Financial Manager Sheet Street at Mr Price Group

Job Description

• You are a self‑driven, future‑focused, and tech‑enabled CA(SA), who harnesses modern technologies to optimise financial processes and elevate operational efficiency. Your expertise and leadership will be instrumental in shaping and accelerating the division’s ongoing growth.

Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning

• Contribute to divisional strategy and lead the 5-year financial model and annual budget.
• Align financial plans with Group frameworks and support business functions to ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Monitor competitor performance, track divisional KPIs, and drive a future-focused finance function through process optimisation and automation.

Governance & Compliance

• Uphold strong governance, integrity, and compliance in all finance processes.
• Ensure financial practices meet all legislative and regulatory requirements.

Financial Reporting & Forecasting

• Prepare monthly management reporting packs, forecasts, and performance reviews.
• Oversee monthly cash flow management and ensure alignment of half-year and year-end results.
• Prepare reporting packs with supporting analysis and engage with external auditors.
• Ensure audit readiness through accurate working papers and full compliance.

Commercial & Operational Support

• Provide financial insights and commercial guidance to divisional teams.
• Conduct feasibility studies for new stores and perform ROI analysis for investment decisions.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead Management Accountants to deliver accurate and timely reporting.
• Partner with Centres of Excellence and other support functions to ensure delivery of financial inputs.
• Strong critical thinker who tests assumptions and drives accuracy.
• Curious and operationally engaged, with a natural ability to build relationships across the business.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) registered with SAICA 
• 5 – 10 years’ experience in a Financial Management or similar role. 
• Retail experience is an added advantage  
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel
• The ideal candidate excels under pressure and consistently delivers high-quality outputs within tight group financial deadlines. They bring strong planning and organisational discipline, paired with exceptional attention to detail and robust analytical capability. With the ability to lead and influence both direct and cross-functional teams, they adopt a forward-thinking, change-oriented mindset that supports the development of a modern, future-ready finance function.