Finance and Risk Manager – Montague Garden at Clicks Group

Introduction

• We are seeking to appoint a Finance and Risk Manager to support our Distribution Centre within Clicks Retailers. This role will be based at our Distribution Centre in Montague Garden , Cape Town reporting to the Retail Finance Manager II.

Job description

Purpose

• To improve the profitability of the distribution centre by managing the financial, and risk management activities, ensuring adherence to financial and budget requirements

Objectives

• To co-ordinate and plan the distribution centre’s annual budget as well as forecasts within the agreed business objectives to measure the DC’s annual financial performance
• To compile the distribution centre monthly financial statements and business review reports, clearly indicating deviations to targets and to investigate appropriate actions required to remedy these deviations
• To ensure compliance to financial policies and procedures, thereby ensuring compliance with internal controls and reducing risk within the distribution centre together with satisfying the internal and external auditors recommendations
• Ensure that the financial viability of projects within the distribution centre is aligned to business objectives by ensuring the return on investment for capex is achieved
• To develop the understanding around financial decision making as well as understanding financial statements to ensure that management can make sound business decisions
• To manage the administrative functions, including export documentation within the distribution centre, ensuring compliance with legislation and business policies and procedures
• To manage the Central Audit Process (CAP) to ensure that stores are compensated adequately for picking inaccuracies and to determine the reason for inaccuracies in order to recommend improvements
• To take responsibility for and appropriately manage the staff compliment by empowering, developing and ensuring performance and delivery of targets
• The management of the outsourced facilities management business partner, to ensure adherence to service level agreement thereby achieving best value for the distribution centre
• Drive financial performance by identifying cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies across labour, transport, maintenance, utilities, and security.
• Oversee the implementation and monitoring of risk mitigation controls across safety, security, and compliance areas, ensuring adherence to internal risk frameworks.

Minimum requirements

Job Knowledge 

Essential

• Strong understanding of logistics and distribution operations.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and auditing standards.
• Experience in warehouse cost management, systems, and operational processes. 

Desirable

• Knowledge of warehouse procedures (receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, and dispatch). 

Job Related Skills

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong planning, organisation, and presentation skills.
• People management and team development capability.
• Negotiation and influencing skills. 

Job Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years in a finance role within an FMCG or logistics environment.
• At least 1 year of staff management experience.
• 3 years of auditing or internal control experience.
• Demonstrated success in financial forecasting, risk assessment, and cost optimization.

Education

• Essential: BCom in Finance, Accounting, or Management Accounting.
• Desirable: CIMA, CA(SA), or equivalent professional qualification.

Job related competencies

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Leading and Supervising
• Persuading and Influencing
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Writing and Reporting
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Analysing
• Planning and Organising
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking