Finance Manager Market Related

Ntice Sourcing Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail firm is seeking a Finance Manager in Cape Town to oversee monthly financial reporting, annual budgeting, and team leadership. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in financial reporting within a retail environment, a CA or CIMA qualification, and strong technical skills, including proficiency in Google Workspace and MS Excel. Experience with SAP S / 4 HANA is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years related experience in financial and management reporting, preferably in a retail or commercial environment.
• Ability to provide insights and lead teams to impact strategic and operational levels.

Responsibilities

• Monthly financial and management reporting with supporting commentary.
• Quarterly forecasting and annual budget preparation.
• Analysis of financial data to identify cost management improvements.
• Lead a team of financial accountants.

Skills

Financial and management reporting experience

Commercially astute

Strong technical skills

Google Workspace proficiency

MS Excel proficiency

Education

CA, CIMA qualification or related qualification

Tools

SAP S / 4 HANA

Job description

Finance Manager

My client, a leader in the retail industry, is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager to join their team in Cape Town.

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 their impact on financial performance
• Maintain a 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, preferably in retail and/or commercial environment
• Commercially astute, articulate, strong technical skills, insightful and an influential leader impacting at both strategic and operational levels
• Google Workspace and MS Excel proficient
• SAP S / 4 HANA proficiency advantageous
• Only candidates that meet the required skills from a retail and/or commercial environment will be considered for this role.