Commercial Financial Controller

Job Role Requirements

• Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or related field.
  • Professional qualification such as CIMA, CA(SA), ACCA, or equivalent will be advantageous.
  • Grade 12.
• Experience
  • Minimum 5 years experience in Commercial Finance, Financial Analysis, Business Intelligence, or Financial Controlling.
  • FMCG industry experience is essential.
  • Experience supporting Sales and Commercial teams.
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and profitability analysis.
  • 3+ years experience working in a Business Intelligence environment.
  • Experience with BI tools such as Qlik, Power BI, or similar.
  • Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting systems.
  • Knowledge of Meat Matrix system will be advantageous.
• Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with the Sales Director and Commercial Team to provide financial insights that support strategic business decisions.
  • Analyse sales performance, pricing, Gross Profit (GP), margins, customer profitability, and market trends to drive profitable growth.
  • Manage pricing governance, pricing models, GP performance, and profitability analysis across products, customers, and sales channels.
  • Prepare financial forecasts, budgets, management reports, dashboards, and performance analysis.
  • Develop and maintain Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards and reporting solutions to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Analyse large datasets and translate complex information into meaningful business insights and recommendations.
  • Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and governance across reporting and financial systems.
  • Support financial controls, audits, and compliance with company policies and governance standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement through reporting automation, process optimisation, and system enhancements.
  • Monitor trade spend, rebates, customer claims, and working capital to improve profitability and revenue quality.
• Skills Required
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 Suite.
  • Strong SQL and database querying skills.
  • Proficiency in MS SQL Server.
  • Strong financial modelling capabilities.
  • Dashboard development and data visualisation expertise.
  • Knowledge of ERP and accounting systems.
  • Understanding of data warehousing and data governance principles.
  • Strong pricing strategy and price management experience.
  • Strong Gross Profit (GP) analysis and margin management skills.
  • Excellent commercial and financial decision-making ability.