Corporate Finance Director at Mr Price Group

Your purpose

We have a Senior Management leadership opportunity for a highly commercial, results-oriented Corporate Finance Director who will lead our corporate finance function and excel under the guidance of our Group CFO for our Group Finance division. 

Your responsibilities

• Managing the Group Corporate financial function including overseeing statutory reporting and the Group Financial management team
• Through a thorough understanding of the Group’s strategic objectives, keep abreast of industry developments, regulatory best practices and business operations to identify, evaluate, and mitigate financial risk and overall financial compliance
• Drive financial excellence, together with Treasury, Tax, Group and Divisional Finance etc to ensure optimal return on investment on key projects and deliverables.
• Overseeing delivery and analysis of key deliverables, including but not limited to, the integrated report, half year and year-end audit committee reporting, monthly consolidation review and current trade reports to our Main Board
• Leading and supporting Group-wide and Finance specific projects.
• Provide support to acquisition due diligence process and post deal Finance integration.  
• Provide expertise and leadership in corporate structuring together with our Governance function in all territories
• Together with key managers within the division, dealing with Internal and External Audit for Testing and Audit Reports
• Leading development of sustainable and improved ways of working through system implementations and process re-engineering. 

what are the requirements?

• CA (SA)
• who has a proven track record of no less than
• 8-10 years’ post articles senior management experience at a Group level. Experience in the retail industry would be advantageous.
• You’re a leader who is passionate about growth, for not only the business but for the people that they lead. You are innately curious with a passion for new technologies and analytics, and a drive for continuous improvement and efficiency, both personally and professionally. You’re influential and courageous, and you’re not afraid to implement change within a business.
•  An added advantage would be a passion for the retail sector and an ability to see an opportunity in every challenge!
• You’re a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’re a dynamic, innovative problem solver who craves a challenge and thrives on creating efficiencies and driving performance within your team. You have the unique ability to innovate forward-thinking commercial solutions within the financial arena and lead the delivery of key deliverables such as monthly reporting and analytics.
•  Please note: All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 at the time of application or if necessary undertake, to receive a second vaccination in accordance with Company policy, before permanent employment is confirmed.