Store Operations Reporting Analyst

Pick n Pay Retailers; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick n Pay Retailers in Cape Town is seeking a finance professional to support the Head of Finance Retail with daily and monthly reporting, analytics, and strategic initiatives to improve efficiency. You will lead consolidated reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes, and provide insightful financial analysis to inform store profitability and capital decisions.

The role requires strong BI systems knowledge (SAP, BPC), advanced Excel and PowerPoint, and clear communication with

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in financial reporting/ analytics.
• Financial degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance (Honours degrees and/or CIMA would be advantageous).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel (Advanced) and PowerPoint (intermediate).
• Solid knowledge/experience of Business Intelligence (BI) Financial systems - SAP, BPC, BPP.
• Management accounting experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assume overall responsibility for accurate daily, weekly and monthly financial reporting and analysis in the operating division.
• Perform periodic consolidated financial reporting (management accounts) for relevant business units.
• Balance sheet oversight and analysis.
• Drive and coordinate the budgeting process and preparing consolidated budget submissions.
• Drive and coordinate the forecasting process and preparing consolidated forecast submissions.
• Analysis of key financial metrics that drives strategic support and business decisions.
• Assist with the review of store financial performance indicators and cost drivers to highlight exceptions that affect profit delivery and suggesting and implementing recommendations;
• Create and analyse financial models and calculations that is key to decision making processes and tracking of capital expenditure, store openings, closures and conversions.
• Store viability modelling and profitability (ROI's) for new stores, conversions and revamps
• Ad-hoc reporting and analysis as requested by manager.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Results oriented

Communication skills

Team oriented

Education

Financial degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance

Honours degree or CIMA advantageous

Tools

SAP

BPC

BPP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

This position fulfils the duty of supporting the Head of Finance Retail with day-to-day reporting tasks, analytics as well as strategic projects and efficiency initiatives

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 3 years' experience in financial reporting/ analytics
• Financial Degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance (Honours degrees and/or CIMA would be advantageous)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel ( Advanced ) and Powerpoint ( intermediate )
• Solid knowledge/experience of Business Intelligence (BI) Financial systems - SAP, BPC, BPP.
• Management accounting experience would be advantageous

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Highly motivated, results orientated and self-directed individual
• Effective and decisive decision-making skills
• 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 prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment to deliver within tight deadlines
• Strong sense of accountability and operational excellence
• Pro-active approach to change implementation

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong sense of accountability and operational excellence
• Well organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent planning and time management skills
• Team orientated

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assume overall responsibility for accurate daily, weekly and monthly financial reporting and analysis in the operating division.
• Perform periodic consolidated financial reporting (management accounts) for relevant business units.
• Balance sheet oversight and analysis
• Drive and coordinate the budgeting process and preparing consolidated budget submissions.
• Drive and coordinate the forecasting process and preparing consolidated forecast submissions.
• Analysis of key financial metrics that drives strategic support and business decisions.
• Assist with the review of store financial performance indicators and cost drivers to highlight exceptions that affect profit delivery and suggesting and implementing recommendations;
• Create and analyse financial models and calculations that is key to decision making processes and tracking of capital expenditure, store openings, closures and conversions.
• Store viability modelling and profitability (ROI's) for new stores, conversions and revamps
• Ad-hoc reporting and analysis as requested by manager.

Closing Date: 30 October 2026

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