Head of Finance Mr Price Group at Mr Price Group

Job Description

• The Head of Finance will be responsible for leading the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Payroll, and Shared Services teams executing financial strategy, operational efficiency, and compliance. This role requires a strategic leader with a strong background in financial management, forecasting, and process optimization.

Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Create and implement forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning techniques to achieve company objectives.
• Offer senior management financial analysis and suggestions for strategic decision-making.
• Examine management financial data, and company performance providing insights to management
• Oversee variance analysis and monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting.
• Work closely with statutory reporting team to ensure alignment between statutory and management reporting

Payroll Management

• Oversee the Group payroll function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of processes through automation.
• Collaborate with HR on benefits administration, and payroll compliance.

Shared Services Operations

• Execute Group strategy of shared services 
• Establish policies and procedures to drive standardization and improve internal controls through automation
• Establish, track and report KPIs to management and divisions to measure efficiency, accuracy, and service levels

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and develop a high-performing team
• Partner with senior leadership to align financial strategy with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and company policies.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) 
• 6+ years of experience in financial leadership roles, with expertise in FP&A, payroll, and shared services.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, accounting principles, and payroll.
• Knowledge with ERP platforms, process automation, and finance systems.
• Outstanding problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• The capacity to work with great attention to detail in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.