Operations Finance and Risk Manager - Durban at Clicks Group

Introduction

• We are looking to recruit a permanent Operations Finance and Risk Manager to work for United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD). The role will operationally report to the DC/Branch Manager, but functionally to the Senior Finance Manager. The regions will include Durban and Bloemfontein.

Job description

Main Purpose of the Job:

• To prepare, analyze and review financial performance to support and guide the business in achieving it KPls, set targets and planned initiatives.
• Support business in appraisals and evaluations and post evaluations thereof. Review, monitor and enforce financial controls and compliance across the business.

Monitor and mitigate risks.

• To provide vital support to the DC/Branch manager to improve the profitability of the distribution centre by managing the financial, and risk management activities, ensuring adherence to financial and budget requirements. The role will operationally report to the DC/Branch Manager, but functionally to the Senior Finance Manager.

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, as well as preparation of all supporting documentation and business cases.
• To analyse the business to find opportunities for business, commercial and process efficiencies leading to improved financial performance of the centre.
• 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 if applicable, ensuring compliance with legislation and business policies and procedures
• To analyse inventory (inclusive of expired inventory), shrinkage movements, goods in transit,Returns to Vendor (RTV’s) and labour costs (to name a few) with a view to reducing the risk of financial loss.
• To take responsibility for and appropriately manage the staff compliment by empowering, developing and ensuring performance and delivery of targets
• The management of outsourced business partners and ensure adherence to service level agreement thereby achieving best value for the distribution centre

Job Related Skills

• Computer literacy (SAP S4 & KNAPP (desirable))
• Microsoft office suite (especially excel)
• Communication (verbal and written) skills
• Basic numeric skills
• Attention to detail
• Organising skills
• Analytical skills
• Presentation skills
• People management skills
• Negotiation skills

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

Minimum requirements

Job Knowledge:

Essential

• Demonstrated Forecasting abilities in a logistics environment, risk assessment, productivity improvements, cost improvements, stock flow
• Essential: Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a finance / accounting role
• Essential: Min 1 year of staff management
• Desirable: Min 3 years of accounting experience in FMCG
• Able to work 40 hours a week or extra based on operational requirements. 

Education

• Essential: Must have a relevant qualification namely B.Com or B.Compt or CIMA & Articles Advantageous)
• Desirable: Articles Subjects: 3rd Year Accounting, 3rd Year Auditing

Apply by: 26 June 2026