Financial Controller for Operations

Full Time6 hours ago
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Job Summary:

The Operations Financial Controller will use financial and operational data to get strategic insights that will help the finance and operations departments. 

This important job connects financial analysis with operational execution to improve business performance and help with strategic decision-making.

About UNIFI:

UNIFI is a modern financial services company that is dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions and improving operations. We are experts at giving businesses strategic financial information that helps them expand and improve their operations across a wide range of market areas.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Look at the financial statistics and keep an eye on the most important performance parameters.
  • Do variance analysis and look for patterns in company data.
  • Based on data insights, suggest strategic actions to management.
  • Do an analysis of branch profitability and an evaluation of performance.
  • Create detailed financial reports and strategic evaluations.
  • Make plans for how to reach your long-term financial goals.
  • Make cash flow statements and accurate predictions about your finances.
  • Help with planning financial flow and managing liquidity
  • Help with fundraising from start to finish, including reporting
  • Work with business units to make the budget
  • Make reasonable predictions that are in line with the goals of the firm.
  • Make and understand financial models to help you make decisions.
  • Check to see if new projects and tactics are good for business.
  • Find operational risks and chances to improve efficiency.
  • Plan and carry out projects to make workflows better
  • Oversee financial initiatives from start to finish
  • Act as a go-between for the finance and operations departments.
  • Do operational reconciliations that have an effect on financial results

Skills and Qualifications:

  • A degree in accounting, business administration, commerce, or a related subject
  • Preferably have a CPA or MBA
  • 5 years of experience in a mid-level or senior finance job
  • Solid work ethic and ability to motivate oneself
  • Attention to detail and ability to handle difficult information
  • Analytical thinking and solid math skills
  • Great at solving problems and making decisions quickly
  • Great at communicating and leading
  • Able to make complicated financial information easier to understand
  • Good in negotiating with stakeholders and managing relationships
  • Experience managing relationships with banks and suppliers
  • The ability to work together and have an impact across functions
  • Expertise in financial modeling and forecasting
  • Experience in creating and keeping an eye on budgets
  • Skills in managing and planning cash flow
  • Strategic planning and business analysis
  • Identifying and reducing risks

Skills in Technology:

  • Advanced skills in financial analysis
  • Financial modeling
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Budgeting and forecasting tools
  • Monitoring performance metrics
  • Interpreting data and analyzing trends
  • Systems for reporting finances
  • Processes for reconciling operations

Professional Qualities:

  • Thinks strategically and has business sense
  • Focused on results and performance
  • Works well with others
  • Comes up with new ways to handle problems
  • Communicates well with people at all levels
  • Has leadership presence and influence
  • Is flexible to changing company needs
  • Being honest and doing your job well

Career Development:

UNIFI gives you:

  • Experience as a strategic finance leader
  • Exposure to different areas of business
  • Opportunities to improve professional skills
  • Opportunities to move up in your career
  • A competitive pay package and a lively work environment
  • Ways to help people become leaders

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should use the link in the original job announcement to apply through the UNIFI application site.

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Deadline for applications: October 24, 2025

Note: UNIFI is an equal opportunity company looking for a strategic financial professional who can connect operational and financial departments. Only candidates who have been shortlisted will be called for interviews. We welcome applications from finance professionals who are qualified and have good analytical and leadership skills.

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