Financial Controller & Inventory Planning Manager - Job Code: 37680049765
At Coconut 🥥, we connect founders and businesses with top-tier remote talent while prioritizing meaningful, reliable partnerships. We believe success happens when everyone wins. Clients achieve their goals, and our virtual professionals find purpose and growth in their work. We're currently looking for top talent to fill the role below:
Role: Financial Controller & Inventory Planning Manager
Monthly Rate: $2150
Availability: Full-time - 40 hours/week
Time Zone: AU business hours
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Requirements
Experience Needed/Responsibilities:
Financial Control
- Own monthly financial reporting and ensure accurate management accounts are delivered on time
- Manage cash flow forecasting across multiple entities and currencies
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes
- Reconcile inventory values against financial reporting
- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and board / investor reporting
- Monitor gross margins by SKU, customer, and channel
- Identify financial risks and opportunities within stock, purchasing, freight, and working capital
- Support external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors
- Improve internal controls and reporting discipline
Inventory Planning & Supply Forecasting
- Build and manage rolling inventory forecasts across all SKUs
- Monitor stock levels by warehouse, market, and channel
- Forecast production requirements based on sales velocity, seasonality, promotions, and retailer demand
- Prevent stock-outs and excess inventory exposure
- Manage reorder points, lead times, MOQ planning, and production scheduling
- Coordinate with supply chain, freight partners, and co-packers
- Reconcile landed stock versus forecast demand
- Prepare inventory plans for major retail launches and seasonal peaks
- Systems Ownership (Cin7 / ERP)
- Own and maintain inventory accuracy within Cin7 or equivalent platform
- Improve reporting dashboards and system discipline
- Ensure clean SKU setup, landed cost allocation, and stock movement accuracy
- Integrate inventory reporting with accounting systems
- Support order flow accuracy between inventory platform, finance systems, and sales channels
- Identify process improvements across inventory and financial systems
Commercial Support
- Assist with retailer margin analysis and pricing decisions
- Support promotional planning and demand impact forecasting
- Provide decision support to senior leadership on inventory buys, freight timing, and capital allocation
Analyse operational profitability by market and channel
Good to have:
- Experience with US retail supply chains
- Knowledge of landed cost models
- Experience with EDI / retailer forecasting
- Exposure to investor reporting or capital planning
- Multi-currency experience
Non-negotiable Requirements:
- 5+ years in financial control, commercial finance, or inventory planning
- Strong experience in FMCG, consumer goods, beverage, food, or retail sectors
- Advanced capability in Cin7 or similar inventory/ERP platform
- Strong Excel / Google Sheets modelling skills
- Experience managing inventory across multiple warehouses or countries
Comfortable working in a fast-moving entrepreneurial business
Industry/Tools Experience:
-Cin7
-Google Workspace
Benefits
We’re all about uplifting lives in Coconut and we make sure we provide benefits that support work-life balance, well-being, and growth. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of the Coconut Community! ✨
✅ Competitive Salary – We recognize your skills and experience with a great compensation package.
✅ 13th Month Pay – Enjoy an extra month’s salary—because who doesn’t love a little bonus?
✅ Paid Time Off – Recharge with 12 days of PTO to use however you like—vacation, self-care, or just a break from it all!
✅ US Holidays Off – Enjoy 12 paid US holidays throughout the year.
✅ Maternity & Paternity Leave – We support growing families with dedicated leave for new parents.
✅ Comprehensive Healthcare – We’ve got you and your family covered with quality healthcare benefits.
✅ Life Insurance* – Our full-time HMO plan includes life insurance for extra peace of mind.
✅ Mental Health Support – Prioritize your well-being with access to mental health consultations and wellness resources.
✅ Milestone Gifts & Birthday Treats – We celebrate your achievements and make your special day even better!
✅ Exciting Team Experiences – Think island getaways, virtual town halls, and regional meetups—because work should be fun, too!
✅ Stay Connected – Be part of a supportive network where you can learn, grow, and connect with amazing people.
Some benefits may vary. Full details will be provided during the onboarding process.