Regional Financial Controller - Jbg North, Johannesburg

Join a globally recognised manufacturing organisation with a 100+ year legacy. This leadership role offers the opportunity to influence strategy, strengthen financial controls, and partner with senior stakeholders across both the South African and broader African operations in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

As Financial Controller, you will take full ownership of the finance function, driving strategy execution, enhancing governance, and delivering financial insight to support business growth and operational excellence. Working closely with teams across Africa, you will play a key role in supporting regional operations, improving financial performance, and contributing to the continued success of the business within a collaborative, results-driven environment.

Duties

Lead the full finance function, including financial reporting, monthly management accounts, and group reporting

Drive implementation of short- and long-term strategic business plans across the local operation

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and deliver insightful variance analysis and performance reporting

Oversee all audits (internal, statutory, and tax) and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements

Evaluate business projects and support commercial decision-making, including post-implementation reviews

Strengthen financial controls, governance frameworks, and continuously improve business processes

Partner with operations on cost optimisation, procurement initiatives, and overall business performance

Education and Experience

CA(SA)

15+ years’ experience, including at least 2–3 years in a senior finance leadership role

Experience within automotive, FMCG or manufacturing

Experience working with African entities is compulsory

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