Financial Manager - Yuppiechef at Mr Price Group

Job Description

• In addition to the necessary talent and experience for the role, we are looking for a teammate with proven management and communication skills. 
• This role is for someone who thrives when leading a team that requires collaboration and cohesion without a dictatorial approach. You can dive into the details and zoom out to see the bigger picture.

Responsibilities

• Review and analysis of monthly reporting packs and budgets
• Interact with auditors to provide required support for group and subsidiary audits
• Present a consolidated view of Yuppiechef's financial performance (monthly reporting pack)
• Prepare Half and Year-end analyst packs and monthly board reports
• Offer insight into business performance while influencing and supporting business planning, forecasting and budgeting processes of the group
• Provide financial advice by studying operational issues, applying financial principles and practices, and developing recommendations
• Reviews and recommends modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Prepare 5-Year Projections and Forecasting Analysis
• Assisting in the preparation of interim and year-end statutory reporting
• Ensures financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Assist in reporting system templates and report changes and finance improvement projects
• Complete monthly and ad hoc information for external/internal stakeholders
• Leadership and ownership of the finance & payroll teams
• Ensuring operational delivery of the finance team is maintained and managed
• Variance analysis for GP and operating expenses to understand movements within the month.
• Ensure that all payroll submissions are made, payroll reconciliations carried out and all legislative timescales are adhered to
• Mentor and train the less experienced team members
• Leading on all payroll related projects

Qualifications

• CA(SA)
• 3 -5 yrs financial management experience
• Previous financial manager experience in a similar retail environment is advantageous
• Organized
• Detail-oriented 
• Leadership skills 
• Good communicator
• Strong level of self-management and motivation