Job Description Jan 2026 Position: Financial Controller Reports to: General Manager/Board Term: Permanent and full time

Primary purpose of role: The Financial Controller (Value & Governance) is responsible for protecting and growing shareholder value by improving profitability and cash generation, strengthening governance and financial discipline, and executing a 3-year financial and capital plan that enables dividends and shareholder ownership transition. This role leads the finance function end-to-end, including payroll and accounts, and acts as a trusted commercial partner to the Board and senior leadership team.

Role Description 1. Financial Performance & Cashflow Leadership

 Own budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecast processes  Drive accountability for budget ownership and performance variances  Lead gross margin, pricing discipline, and cost control initiatives  Maintain a rolling 13-week cashflow forecast  Optimise working capital (inventory, debtors, creditors)

3. Governance, Risk & Compliance

 Strengthen financial governance, controls, and delegated authorities  Ensure compliance with all statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements  Lead audit, insurance, and risk management processes  Prepare and present structured board reporting and recommendations  Maintain clear documentation of financial policies and decision frameworks

Key Outcomes

Success in this role will be measured by:

 Improved EBITDA and margin performance  Strong, predictable cashflow and working capital control  Timely, accurate, decision-ready financial reporting  Mature governance and accountability frameworks  Readiness and execution of shareholder transition funding  A high-performing, well-controlled finance, payroll, and accounts team

4. Reporting & Systems  Deliver accurate monthly management accounts within agreed timelines  Produce a comprehensive monthly board pack including:

o P&L, balance sheet, cashflow o KPI dashboard and variance commentary

 Ensure “one source of truth” for financial data and reporting  Lead continuous improvement of financial systems and reporting capability

5. Payroll & Finance Operations

 Overall accountability for accurate, compliant, and on-time payroll  Ensure payroll controls, reconciliations, and statutory obligations are met  Lead and develop the finance, payroll, and accounts teams  Set clear KPIs for AP, AR, credit control, and month-end close  Drive process improvement and automation within finance operations

8. People Governance & HR Oversight

 Act as the senior, non-family escalation point for employment and people issues where independence and objectivity are required

 Ensure employment matters are handled consistently, legally, and in line with company values and policies

 Oversee HR frameworks including: o performance management o disciplinary processes o remuneration structures o role clarity and accountability

 Support managers in handling people issues professionally and early, reducing risk and escalation  Manage relationships with external HR advisors, legal counsel, and employment specialists as required  Ensure compliance with employment legislation and minimise people-related risk to the business

6. Leadership & Business Partnership

 Act as a commercial partner to the General Manager and leadership team  Translate financial insights into clear, actionable business decisions  Build strong working relationships across operations, sales, and supply chain  Establish a culture of accountability, discipline, and continuous improvement within finance

7. Shareholder Value & Capital Strategy

 Support sustainable dividend policy aligned with cashflow and banking requirements  Assist & work with external advisors on financial planning for shareholder ownership transition.  Provide clear, data-driven recommendations to shareholders on capital allocation and risk

Key Deliverables

 13-week rolling cashflow forecast  Monthly board pack and performance reporting  Annual budget and rolling forecast updates  Working capital dashboard  Dividend and capital allocation plan  Shareholder succession and funding plan  Well-controlled, high-performing payroll and accounts function

Experience & Capability Required

 Senior CFO or Financial Controller experience in a growth-focused SME or multi-entity business  Strong cashflow, working capital, and treasury management capability  Proven experience improving financial discipline and governance  Comfortable operating hands-on while leading a team  Experience working with shareholders, boards, and banks  Demonstrated experience handling complex people and employment issues at a senior level  Comfortable acting as an independent authority in sensitive situations  Able to operate effectively in a family-owned business environment

Personal Attributes

 Commercial, pragmatic, and outcome-focused  Comfortable challenging assumptions and holding leaders accountable  High integrity with strong judgement  Structured thinker who brings clarity to complexity  Confident communicator with non-financial leaders  Calm, objective, and emotionally intelligent  Comfortable having difficult conversations  Trusted, fair, and respected by both leadership and staff