Strategic Financial Manager – Retail & E‑commerce

ARVO; Simondium; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing retailer in Simondium is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to optimize financial operations. This role involves overseeing budgeting and forecasting, analyzing sales performance, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial mindset and significant experience in retail and e-commerce financial management, along with advanced analytical skills. A bachelor's degree and professional certification are required.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years' experience in financial management, with 2–3 years in retail or e-commerce.
• Strong background in budgeting and commercial financial analysis.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for retail and e-commerce.
• Analyse sales performance, gross margins, and operating costs.
• Build and maintain financial models and dashboards for key KPIs.

Skills

Financial expertise

Commercial mindset

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional certification (CIMA, CA(SA), ACCA, SAIPA)

Tools

ERP systems (NetSuite, Sage X3, SAP)

Excel/Google Sheets

BI tools (Power BI, Looker)

Job description

A fast-growing retailer in Simondium is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to optimize financial operations. This role involves overseeing budgeting and forecasting, analyzing sales performance, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial mindset and significant experience in retail and e-commerce financial management, along with advanced analytical skills. A bachelor's degree and professional certification are required.