Commercial Financial Controller

SUMMARY:

• The Commercial Financial Controller is responsible for providing financial leadership, commercial analysis, and business intelligence support to the Sales function. The role combines commercial finance, financial planning and analysis, pricing and profitability management, and data analytics to drive informed decision-making and profitable growth.
• The incumbent will partner closely with the Sales Director and key stakeholders to develop financial insights, monitor business performance, maintain business intelligence systems, and deliver reporting solutions that support strategic and operational objectives.

POSITION INFO:
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.