Business Controller

Recruiter:

Hr Xchange

Job Ref:

2699460942

Date posted:

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Location:

Kempton Park, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

This global company is a leading supplier of equipment and tools in the mining and construction industry. They offer a dynamic role within a global business environment, along with excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.

As the Business Controller, you will be responsible for monitoring, measuring and analysing business activities and operating results from both a financial and operational perspective, within a specific customer segment. You will be identifying improvement areas and implementing appropriate action plans which align to business objectives, with a focus on containing costs and enhancing profitability. You will also be required to drive continuous improvements.

Responsibilities include

Cost Effectiveness

Analyse financial and operational information to identify areas of improvement.
Develop, execute, and report on action plans to improve performance and contain costs.
Drive strategies to optimize Net Working Capital.

Effective Control Measures

Implement controls to mitigate risk to the company
Conduct profitability analyses and business case evaluations for new contracts or amendments.
Provide recommendations to support business growth while minimizing risk.
Deliver timely, accurate management reporting on P&L and balance sheets for your customer segment.

Budget Management

Ensure budget adherence and take proactive steps to address variances.
Perform variance analysis, identify cost-related issues, and implement solutions.
Align resources, such as headcount, with business needs.
Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.

Project Management

Support and lead business improvement initiatives and projects aligned with strategic goals.
Ensure delivery of measurable results through strong project planning and execution.

Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
BCOM Honours Degree in Finance CIMA (ACMA status)
5+ years post-qualification experience with setting up internal control policies and procedures and managing inventory systems, budges and forecasts.
Advanced Computer literacy

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.

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