About our Company

Our vision is to redefine excellence in Nutrition products and UHT Liquid processing, pioneering innovation while upholding the highest standards of quality & sustainability. We aim to be the foremost choice for clients globally seeking premium, customised solutions and to continuously enhance our global footprint while remaining rooted in our commitment to local communities. The Tongala dairy plant has over 100 years of rich history, delivering the highest quality dairy products globally. Our facility is equipped with world‑class Tetra Pak processing and packaging machinery, as well as planned investments in new line formats, all operating under stringent quality and food safety standards.

About the role

Tongala Nutrition is seeking a commercially focused Financial Controller to provide financial leadership and support during an exciting period of growth and evolution.

Working closely with the CEO and key business stakeholders, this role will be responsible for maintaining solid financial discipline, delivering meaningful business insights, and supporting strategic decision‑making across the organisation.

This position is ideal for an experienced finance professional who enjoys operating across both the detail and the bigger picture. From managing cashflow and financial reporting processes to evaluating business performance, product profitability and growth opportunities, you will play a critical role in helping the business make informed decisions.

As the senior finance resource within the organisation, you will collaborate with our external accounting partners while providing financial guidance across operations, commercial activities and long‑term planning.

About You





You are a commercially minded finance professional with strong technical accounting expertise and the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insights. You excel at building trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation and with external partners, while providing financial guidance that supports business performance, decision‑making and growth.

Key Responsibilities

- Cashflow management and banking oversight.
- Financial reporting and governance.
- Coordination with external accounting partners.

Operational Finance

- Budgeting, forecasting and performance tracking.
- Product costing and operational analysis.
- Capital investment and ROI assessment.

Commercial Support

- Product pricing and margin analysis.
- Business performance reporting.
- Financial insights to support decision‑making.

Strategic Planning

- Annual budget and forecast development.
- Long‑term financial planning.
- Partnering with the CEO on business growth initiatives.

Ideally, you will possess:

- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- CPA or CA qualification (or working towards completion).
- Demonstrated experience in a Financial Controller, Senior Financial Accountant or similar position.
- Experience managing cashflow, budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Strong management accounting and business analysis capabilities.
- Experience working with external accounting providers and auditors.
- Sound understanding of product costing and manufacturing environments.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence business outcomes through data‑driven insights.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A continuous improvement mindset and a pragmatic approach to problem solving.

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📌 Financial Controller (Tongala)
🏢 Tongala Nutrition
📍 Tongala