Manager - Business Control

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR009758/Henda

Date posted:

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A leading international organisation is seeking a strategic and commercially-minded Manager – Business Controlling to join their finance leadership team in Johannesburg. This role is ideal for a dynamic finance professional who enjoys partnering with executives, driving performance, and turning financial and operational data into meaningful business insights.

POSITION INFO:
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making, improving efficiencies, enhancing profitability, and leading a high-performing Business Control team.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and develop the Business Control team to ensure high-quality output and business continuity
Partner with executive leadership and senior management to provide strategic financial insights and recommendations
Develop a strong understanding of the business model, operational drivers, and market dynamics
Translate business strategy into financial targets, KPIs, and actionable plans
Drive budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and long-range planning processes
Analyse financial results, variances, risks, and opportunities to improve business performance
Provide decision support through financial modelling, profitability analysis, and business cases
Challenge commercial decisions and investments to ensure optimal ROI and value creation
Monitor KPIs and performance metrics, ensuring accountability and corrective action where needed
Identify and implement cost optimisation and process improvement initiatives
Support internal and external audit processes as well as group reporting requirements
Drive digitalisation and automation initiatives within finance processes and controls

Minimum Requirements:

Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
CA(SA), CIMA, or similar qualification advantageous
Proven experience in business controlling, FP&A, commercial Finance, or a similar strategic finance role
Strong business acumen with the ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders
Previous management or leadership experience advantageous
Strong analytical, financial modelling, and reporting skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities

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