Financial Controller (Operational)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR007894/CPi

Date posted:

Monday, November 17, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Take the first step in exploring new career opportunities today.

POSITION INFO:
Join a well-established, high-impact company in the heavy machinery and construction sector- where finance meets the ground. This is not a desk-bound role. We need a leader who thrives in the field, engages with teams, and drives results through operational excellence.

You’ll be part of a dynamic middle management team, working closely with operations, finance, and key stakeholders. The role offers a hybrid work environment, occasional travel, and the chance to make a real difference.

What’s in it for you?
A challenging, high-responsibility role with room to grow, influence, and lead. If you're ready to take ownership and drive change- this is your opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage financial operations across multiple sites
Drive CAPEX planning, forecasting, and reporting
Oversee VAT, Tax, and Forex transactions with precision
Engage directly with operational teams to improve financial performance

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education: BCom minimum; Postgrad or Honours highly beneficial
Experience: 5+ years in finance, with strong exposure to operations, preferably in construction, engineering, or heavy industry
Strong SA Tax and VAT knowledge
Forex and CAPEX management
Advanced Excel and ERP systems
Confident communicator with a strong personality and leadership presence
Other: Willingness to travel occasionally; hybrid work setup

Apply now!

For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit:
I also specialise in recruiting in the following:
- Financial Controllers
- Operational Finance
- Construction & Engineering Finance
- CA(SA) & CIMA Professionals

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Financial Controller
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
This opportunity is ideal for an immediately available financial controller who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and enjoys partnering with multiple departments to deliver strong financial oversight and leadership.
4 days ago

Group Financial Controller
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
A dynamic and growing organisation in the integrated marketing and communications sector is seeking to appoint a commercially astute Group financial controller to join its senior leadership team.This is a Group-level role responsible for driving financial strategy, strengthening commercial performance and providing consolidated financial oversight across multiple entities.The successful candi...
5 days ago

Financial Controller
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R550 000
Ready to take the reins of finance in a fast-moving mining technology environment? We are looking for a proactive and strategic financial controller to lead the full finance function, drive operational efficiency, and ensure accurate financial reporting across multiple entities. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on ownership, loves working in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys part...
7 days ago

Financial Controller
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Are you a strategic financial controller ready to lead the full finance function within a dynamic mining environment? This opportunity offers the chance to drive financial performance, strengthen controls and partner with operations in a high-impact industry.
11 days ago

Financial Controller
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Salary negotiable- market related
financial controller
12 days ago

Financial Controller
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 600000 Annually
Are you a hands-on financial controller with strong NetSuite experience seeking a contract opportunity in a manufacturing environment?
17 days ago

Financial Controller
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Annually
Our well-established client is looking for a financial controller with an entrepreneurial mindset to join their skilled team, based in the West Rand.
18 days ago

Financial Controller
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R850K
Prism Placements is looking for a dynamic financial controller / FM with meticulous attention to detail and a knack for breakdown down & implementing new systems and procedures to join this key client in the retail sector.
7 days ago

Senior Financial Manager / Group Financial Controller
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market-related
Take full ownership of a multi-entity group finance function at executive level
25 days ago

Financial Controller
Location: Pretoria
Salary: Market Related Monthly
Area: Pretoria, GautengOffice based
10 days ago