Financial Manager

Mambo'S Storage And Home; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing homeware retail brand in Gauteng is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee financial management and reporting. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in retail financial management, a strong grasp of budgeting and forecasting, as well as advanced analytical skills. This position includes collaboration with various business units to drive profitability and requires the ability to develop actionable insights through data analytics. Competitive compensation and employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Performance-based annual bonus

Group medical aid membership

Additional employee benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably within retail.
• Proven ability in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on leader with advanced Excel capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full financial reporting cycle including management accounts and financial statements.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Partner with key business units to drive profitability and performance.
• Develop dashboards and performance analytics for strategic decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial forecasting

Budgeting

Communication

Relationship building

Education

BCom Accounting / Financial Management or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Introduction

We're not looking for an ordinary number cruncher.We're looking for a financial leader who can roll up their sleeves, dig into the detail, and still keep their eyes firmly on the big picture.Our growing medium size homeware and lifestyle retail brand (22 stores and growing), is seeking a Financial Manager who can do more than manage numbers — someone who can turn data into strategy, insight into action, and challenges into opportunity.If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where finance is a strategic engine rather than a back-office function, we want to meet you.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of the RoleThe Financial Manager is responsible for the full financial management and reporting function of the company — ensuring sound financial controls, strategic financial planning, and data-driven insights.You'll work closely with the Managing Director and key business units such as Buying, Operations, and Logistics to drive profitability, efficiency, and growth.This role plays a critical part in developing and monitoring budgets, managing cash flow, and leveraging analytics and business intelligence to support strategic decision-making.

What You'll DoFinancial Management & ReportingLead the full financial reporting cycle from monthly management accounts to executive presentations and audited financial statements.Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.Implement strong financial controls that balance compliance and agility.Deliver timely, insightful financial reports that drive smart decisions.

Business Partnering & CollaborationPartner with Buying and Planning teams to track category performance, margins, and profitability.Work closely with Operations and Logistics to optimise inventory and maximise store performance.

Data Analytics & Business IntelligenceDevelop dashboards, KPIs, and performance analytics that bring data to life.Translate trends in sales, margins, and customer behaviour into actionable insights.Drive smarter, faster decision-making across the business through data.

Team Leadership & DevelopmentLead and mentor the finance team to achieve excellence, curiosity, and accountability.Foster a culture of curiosity ,where insight and innovation thrive.

Desired Experience & Qualification

What You'll BringEducation : BCom Accounting / Financial Management or equivalent Experience : Min 5 years in financial management, preferably within retail.Proven ability in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.Solid understanding of retail metrics — margin, stock, cash flow, and category performance.Experience with ERP systems and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with excellent business acumen.Hands‑on leader with strong communication and relationship‑building skills.Advanced Excel and data storytelling capabilities.

Package & Remuneration

Remuneration

A competitive annual package of R – R

• , aligned with experience and qualifications, plus : Performance-based annual bonus linked to overall company resultsGroup medical aid membershipAdditional employee benefits applicable to permanent staff

Interested?