Finance Manager

Pick n Pay • Other • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa • $200 - $300 / year • 5d ago

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We are looking for a Finance Manager to play a critical role in assisting the Head of Retail and Head of Fresh and contributing to the overall financial health and success of the Retail/Fresh Operating Division. The role also involves educating and supporting individuals in the business on financial information, monitoring business financial health, and creating efficiencies in the operating model across all aspects of the Operating Region's Profit and Loss statement.

Minimum Requirements

BCom/Hons Degree in Financial/Management Accounting
CA (SA) will be advantageous
3 years of experience in Retail Finance Environment with extensive experience in Financial Modelling, Reporting Analysis, Budgeting, and Forecasting. Meat industry experience will be an added advantage
Working knowledge of SAP, Sage Evolution, and Meat Matrix will be advantageous
Professional knowledge of Operating Business Model
1-2 years' experience in Management Accounts is essential
1 year financial planning & reporting experience is critical for this role

Competencies

Strong financial analysis skills to assess the financial health of Pick n Pay, analyze financial data, and provide guidance in financial strategy and performance
Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting requirements, and financial statement analysis
Ability to identify, assess, and manage financial risks and develop risk mitigation strategies
Strong data analysis and management skills to analyze large amounts of data using finance tools such as SAP, BBP, and Analysis for Office
Highly motivated, results-oriented, and self-directed individual
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to present ideas in a business-friendly, concise, and easily comprehensible manner
Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Strong customer service presence, collaboration, negotiation, communication, organization, people management, and conflict resolution skills
Pro-active approach to implementation of changes
Strong sense of accountability and operational excellence
Well organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent planning and time management skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to support staff teams

Key Responsibilities

Educate and support individuals in the business on financial information, monitoring business financial health, and creating efficiencies in the operating model across all aspects of the Operating Region's Profit and Loss statement
Provide all finance support to run the business area, including driving improved profitability and cost efficiencies
Collaborate with Retail and Fresh leadership to understand and align financial strategies
Ensure that financial plans and objectives support the business & long-term goals and growth strategies
Prepare business cases for new initiatives and investments as required by the Head of Retail/Finance Division
Monitor performance against approved business cases and approved budget
Draw reports to generate insights to support decision-making within the retail division
Monitor financial performance, identify key trends, and analyze variances against budgets and forecasts
Communicate financial information clearly and effectively to stakeholders
Prepare regular financial reports for retail leaders and senior management
Maintain project budgets and forecasts
Ensure adherence to financial reporting standards and regulations
Develop a deep understanding of the overall Meat industry and Pick n Pay business
Analyze cross-functional and business data to inform strategic, operational, and domain-specific trends
Support the Retail Finance executives by understanding and integrating with the business
Assist business in resolving financial audit queries
Implement and ensure continuous improvement on all processes between Finance and Operations
Lead or contribute to the annual budgeting and forecasting processes for the retail division
Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the financial performance
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to develop a model that identifies future potential financial issues
Act as the Risk Manager for the Operating Region and manage all risk-related matters