CA(SA) – Operational Finance & Retail Performance Leader

Network Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a CA(SA) with 3-8 years post-articles experience to drive operational and commercial performance across national stores and business units.

The role focuses on profitability analysis, process improvements, and leadership of strategic projects. Regular travel between Cape Town and Johannesburg is required as you partner with executive teams to implement growth strategies.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) qualification is required.
• Minimum 3-8 years post-articles experience.
• Experience in retail, FMCG, distribution, manufacturing, or related operationally intensive environment.
• Proven ability to partner with operational stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen and business understanding.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive management to drive operational and commercial performance.
• Analyse and improve profitability across stores, regions, and business units.
• Lead business improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies, processes, and cost management.
• Drive inventory optimisation, stock management, and working capital improvements.
• Review operational KPIs and ensure accountability across the business.
• Lead strategic projects, business transformation initiatives, and change management processes.
• Travel regularly between Cape Town and Johannesburg operations.
• Work closely with branch, regional, and operational leadership teams.
• Develop and implement business strategies to support growth and profitability.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on operational and commercial decisions.

Skills

Data analysis

Financial modelling

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Commercial acumen

Education

CA(SA) qualification

3-8 years post-articles experience

Job description

Network Finance is seeking a CA(SA) with 3-8 years post-articles experience to drive operational and commercial performance across national stores and business units.

The role focuses on profitability analysis, process improvements, and leadership of strategic projects. Regular travel between Cape Town and Johannesburg is required as you partner with executive teams to implement growth strategies.