Finance & Planning Controller

Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

15 days ago

If you're passionate about finance, crave high-level insight, and love bringing structure to strategy-this one's for you.Join a well-established, globally connected business making exciting internal moves to build out its controlling function. This is a newly created role where you'll be the bridge between strategic planning and hands-on finance, partnering with senior leaders and European counterparts to drive performance, insight, and continuous improvement.What you'll be doing:

Support the Finance & Planning function with high-impact financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting
Consolidate and interpret financial data across business units, identifying trends and key business drivers
Build and maintain tools (think Power BI, Excel) to streamline reporting and visualize performance
Own budgeting and forecasting cycles for both the South African market and European regional office
Contribute to business reviews and help drive process innovation and efficiency improvements

What we're looking for:

Relevant degree with CIMA, CA(SA) or CFA preferred; post-articles experience or strong analytical exposure essential
Strong financial acumen with a background in FP&A, business analysis, or finance business partnering
Advanced Excel and reporting tool skills (Power BI, SAP, etc.)
Hands-on attitude with an appetite for detail and a genuine interest in how business functions tie together
Experience in FMCG, engineering, or project-driven industries is a plus

Why this role is exciting:

Hybrid working model from a Cape Town CBD HQ, with local and cross-border exposure
Join a stable and growing company where your work has real influence
Work with experienced professionals in a tight-knit, high-performing team
Contribute to a brand-new department and shape its long-term success

Let's chat if this sounds like your kind of challenge!If you don't hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch - follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.

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