Store Operations Reporting Analyst

Pick n Pay Retailers; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick n Pay Retailers is seeking a finance professional to support the Head of Finance Retail with daily reporting, analytics and strategic projects. You will contribute to budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis across divisions to improve profitability and efficiency.

The role requires solid BI knowledge, advanced Excel, and experience with SAP suite. Join a company with a long-standing South African retail heritage and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in financial reporting or analytics.
• Financial degree or equivalent in accounting or finance; honours or CIMA advantageous.
• Advanced Excel and intermediate PowerPoint proficiency.
• Solid knowledge of BI and experience with SAP, BPC and BPP.
• Management accounting experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate daily, weekly and monthly financial reporting and analysis for the operating division.
• Coordinate periodic consolidated management accounts reporting for relevant business units.
• Balance sheet oversight and analysis.
• Drive budgeting and forecasting processes and consolidated submissions.
• Analyze key financial metrics to support strategic decisions.
• Review store financial performance indicators and cost drivers; highlight exceptions.
• Create and analyse financial models for capex, openings, closures and conversions.
• Model store viability and ROI for new stores and revamps.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis as requested.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytics

Education

Financial degree

Honours/CIMA advantageous

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

PowerPoint (Intermediate)

BI tools

SAP

BPC

BPP

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

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Discover who we are

At Pick n Pay, we are more than just a retailer; we are an organisation of dedicated people committed to creating an exceptional shopping experience for our customers and an enriching, vibrant work environment for our employees.

Founded in 1967, Pick n Pay is one of the largest retail chains in South Africa, serving millions of customers across the African continent.

Our reputation is built upon our commitment to offering customers the best in quality, and value.

Our Mission

We serve with our hearts, we create a great place to be and With our minds, we create an excellent place to shop

Our Values

• Passion for our Customers: We are passionate about our customers and will fight for their rights. Our customers are our priority, and their satisfaction is our success.
• Respect and Care: We care for and respect each other. We value our team's diversity and treat each other with kindness and understanding.
• Personal Growth and Opportunity: We foster personal growth and opportunities. We believe in empowering our employees, providing opportunities for learning and advancement.
• Leadership and Innovation: We nurture leadership and vision, and reward innovation. We encourage our employees to be leaders in their roles and think outside the box.
• Honesty and Integrity: We live by honesty and integrity. We operate with transparency and trustworthiness in all our interactions.
• Community Support: We support and participate in our communities. We believe in making a positive impact and giving back to our communities.
• Individual Responsibility: We take individual responsibility. We are responsible for our actions and decisions.
• Accountability: We are all accountable. We hold ourselves responsible for delivering on our commitments to our customers, each other, and our business.

Why Pick n Pay?

At Pick n Pay, our strength lies in our people. We strive to be the employer of choice, attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry. We create a work environment that fosters growth, celebrates achievements, and values individual contributions. Here, your work will be meaningful, recognized, and rewarded. Experience the joy of being part of Pick n Pay. Let's shape the future of retail in Africa together. View our career opportunities.