Finance & Planning Controller

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

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!
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1530990
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned