Senior Finance Controller

ROLE PURPOSE

The Senior Finance Controller is accountable for the financial leadership, financial control and reporting integrity . The role exists to ensure that management decisions are supported by accurate financial information, robust commercial analysis and disciplined financial governance.

The position carries responsibility for the Companys financial planning, budgeting, treasury management, manufacturing cost control, working capital performance, statutory compliance, audit management and business decision support. The incumbent must ensure that revenue growth, manufacturing performance and commercial expansion are achieved on a financially sustainable basis.

We operates within a manufacturing environment where profitability is driven by raw material costs, production efficiency, inventory management and disciplined pricing, the Senior Finance Controller is expected to influence operational decisions before commitments are made and to provide a clear and independent assessment of their financial impact.

The role supports Management in driving profitability, protecting cash flow, managing risk and ensuring compliance while establishing financial systems and controls capable of supporting future business growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1 Financial Leadership and Business Performance

Support the COO and Managing Director in delivering revenue, gross margin and EBITDA targets.

Provide commercial and financial analysis supporting strategic business decisions.

Lead preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts and long-term financial plans.

Analyze financial performance against business plans and approved budgets.

Recommend actions required to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

Present monthly financial and business performance reviews to senior management.

.2 Financial Reporting and Management Information

Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.

Ensure timely production of management reports covering profitability, cash flow and operational performance.

Develop reporting frameworks supporting decision-making across manufacturing and commercial functions.

Maintain integrity and accuracy of the general ledger and accounting records.

Ensure financial reporting complies with applicable accounting standards.

Deliver meaningful variance analysis highlighting business drivers and corrective actions.

.3 Manufacturing Cost Control and Product Costing

Maintain accurate standard costing models across the entire product portfolio.

Monitor raw material consumption, conversion costs, labour costs and manufacturing overheads.

Review product profitability at product, category and customer levels.

Validate manufacturing efficiency measures and cost allocations.

Support pricing decisions through accurate costing and margin analysis.

Ensure production and inventory transactions are accurately reflected within financial records.

4 Budgeting, Forecasting and Financial Planning

Coordinate annual budgeting processes across all business functions.

Develop rolling forecasts reflecting changing market and operational conditions.

Evaluate investment proposals and capital expenditure projects.

Assess financial viability of new products and manufacturing initiatives.

Provide scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling.

Monitor delivery of approved business plans and financial objectives.

5. Treasury and Cash Flow Management

Manage cash flow planning and liquidity requirements.

Maintain rolling cash flow forecasts and funding plans.

Ensure sufficient working capital is available to support business operations.

Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.

Support negotiations relating to facilities, loans and trade finance arrangements.

Monitor cash conversion cycles and recommend improvements.

.6 Working Capital and Inventory Control

Manage inventory performance, receivables and supplier obligations.

Monitor stock investment levels against approved targets.

Review inventory ageing, obsolete stock and slow-moving items.

Ensure debtor collections are maintained within approved credit periods.

Optimize working capital utilization without affecting business continuity.

Support inventory policy development and implementation.

7 Taxation, Compliance and Audit

Ensure compliance with all statutory and tax obligations.

Manage VAT, PAYE, Corporate Tax, Withholding Tax and regulatory filings.

Coordinate internal and external audits.

Liaise with tax authorities, auditors and regulatory agencies.

Maintain audit readiness and complete statutory documentation.

Implement controls that ensure sustained compliance across the business.

8 Commercial Support and Pricing Governance

Review pricing structures and profitability analysis.

Evaluate customer profitability and channel performance.

Support sales, procurement and manufacturing teams with financial analysis.

Assess commercial risks associated with contracts, customers and suppliers.

Monitor market trends and competitor developments affecting profitability.

Recommend actions required to protect and improve margins.

9 Financial Risk Management

Identify and assess financial and operational risks.