Finance Controller - Marketing

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client, a leader in the liquor industry is seeking a qualified Finance Controller to join their Marketing team based in Cape Town.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric 
• 3 to 4 years of Finance experience
• Experience leading a team 
• Experience in the industry is highly recommended 
• Superior Microsoft Excel Skills
• Sound SAP experience

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Oversee the financial management of AMP spend to ensure internal alignment and effective budget management
• Leadership and direction to a small finance team of two, ensuring effective handling of AMP inputs
• Monitor and manage AMP budgets, providing timely and accurate financial updates to senior leadership to support transparent and informed decision-making.
• Act as a key liaison between Marketing, Sales, Group Finance, and Principal Partners, fostering cross-functional collaboration and ensuring seamless communication on AMP matters.
• Responsible for driving AMP spend recovery through effective reconciliation, timely billing, and proactive recovery of funds from principal debtors.
• Drive improvements in financial operations, contributing to a more efficient finance function that enhances cash flow management.
• Implement financial process changes initiated by Principal partners by aligning and adapting internal procedures, while driving continuous improvement to enhance efficiency
• Manage and respond to internal and principal audit queries related to AMP spend, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution