About the position
FINANCE MANAGER - CAPE TOWN
My client, a leader in the retail industry is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager to join their team in Cape Town.
The Finance Manager will act as a Finance business partner to the FMCG business by, inter alia, producing and reporting financial & management accounts, analysing key financial information, generating financial budgeting and forecasting, and implementing strategies to reduce operational costs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monthly financial and management reporting, supporting commentary and schedules
- Quarterly forecasting
- Annual budget and 3 year plan submissions
- Analyses of movements in general ledger balances (such as turnover, direct and overhead costs, cost recoveries etc.)
- Analyses of all aspects of gross margin (front margin, supplier rebates, stock adjustments etc.)
- Comparison of results to budget and prior year with related variance analyses
- Analyses of financial data and other operating information to identify efficiency improvements or better cost management
- Review of financial performance against key metrics and identify areas of concern by providing feedback to the business to support strategic decision making
- Maintain a thorough understanding of business activity and initiatives and impact there-off on financial performance
- Maintain healthy relationship with internal customers
- Lead a team of financial accountants
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Preference for CA, CIMA qualification or related qualification;
- Financial and management reporting: 3 - 5 years related experience, preferable in retail environment and/or commercial environment
- Commercially astute, articulate, strong technical skills, insightful and an influential leader impacting at both strategic and operational level
- Google Workspace and MS Excel proficient
- SAP S/4 HANA proficiency advantageous
- Competencies required: Devotion to quality, Performing under pressure, Presenting, Structuring,
Only candidates that meet the required skills from a retail environment or/and a commercial environment will be considered for this role.
Desired Skills:
- Finance Manager
- Accounting
- Retail
