Financial Controller aspiring to be a future Financial Manager

Are you a talented Financial Controller ready for the next challenge? We want to develop your potential to step into the Financial Manager position and lead our financial strategy. Who Are We? 1Nebula is a next-generation SaaS Technology Business focused on providing businesses with cloud & technology expense management services and tools to accelerate their cloud journey. We hire amazing people from across South Africa, making our diverse group of team members, called N48Xers, a force to be reckoned with. Learn more about our people brand by watching our culture videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JkUpUigUdM&t=1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVk3_vVyrW0 Job Opportunity at 1Nebula: We are seeking a dynamic talented Financial Controller to join our team and serve on our Executive Committee (Exco). This role is critical in overseeing our finance, HR, and IT support functions. As a key player in our support leadership team, you'll ensure our financial health, support our strategic goals, and contribute to our overall business success. This position offers a clear pathway to senior leadership within the company or group. What You will do within this role (Your key responsibilities): Financial Leadership : Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance. Team Management : Lead and mentor teams across finance, HR, and IT support, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Strategic Planning : Partner with senior management to develop and execute financial strategies that align with our business objectives. Operational Excellence : Ensure robust financial controls and processes are in place, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with other departments to support business activities and promote organisational effectiveness. Stakeholder Engagement : Communicate financial insights and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders. Pricing Reviews : Conduct regular pricing reviews to ensure competitive and profitable pricing strategies. Internal Valuations : Perform internal valuations of the group to support strategic decision-making. Financial Analysis : Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. Risk Management : Develop and implement risk management strategies to safeguard the company’s assets and financial stability. Oversight of Emerging International Operations: Oversee and manage the company’s growing international banking activities and compliance with global regulations. Given that these operations are still maturing, provide strategic financial oversight to support their development and maturity. Fiduciary and Secretarial : Act as the main financial advisor to the board, presenting financial reports and ensuring transparent communication with shareholders. Oversee corporate governance and manage all fiduciary duties and documentation related to board and shareholder activities. Special Knowledge : Convert complex tax opinions and business challenges into actionable financial calculations, ensure compliance, optimise tax positions, and analyse the financial impact for senior management. Project Management : Oversee financial aspects of key projects, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints and strategic goals. More about You (Our requirements for the role): Although we believe in the potential of others more than anything else there are some minimum requirements, we would look for so consider these before sending us your application. CA(SA) Qualification : Must be a Chartered Accountant (South Africa). Experience : Minimum 5 years of post-article experience in a finance role. Technical Skills : Strong proficiency in financial management, including accounting, reporting, and financial analysis. Excel Mastery : Exceptional skills in Microsoft Excel for financial modelling and analysis. Power BI : Experience with Power BI is a plus, but a strong interest and willingness to develop skills in this area are essential. Execution Focus : Proven ability to deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. People Skills : Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a talent for team leadership and stakeholder management. Our Amazing Perks! Enjoy 20 Leave days a year plus a “mulligan day” each quarter after meeting all your deliverables. That’s 4 extra leave days annually! High spec laptops and equipment for you to comfortably work remotely. A once off at home office allowance to set up your home office. Flexible working hours. Access to our Well-being program and Employee support services – we believe in work/life balance being of utmost importance for you and your family so this perk is for them too. Grow your skills and learn something new with paid for Microsoft courses and certifications. Take up a hobby and unlock a training allowance every 2 years to do something non-work related. Give back by participating in our Culture and Social Responsibility initiatives. Free Gap cover