Retail Finance Analyst II at Clicks Group

Introduction

• We are seeking to appoint a Retail Finance Analyst II to support our Healthcare division within Clicks Retailers. This role be based at Clicks Head Office in Woodstock , Cape Town reporting to the Retail Finance Manager II.

Job description

Job Purpose:

• To enhance the financial health of the organisation through the planning and analysis of commercial financial support for the Clicks Retail division aligned to the group’s governance framework.

Job Objectives:

• To support the Health team in making informed decisions by producing, distributing and presenting monthly, quarterly and annual financial information.
• To ensure that accurate reports are timeously produced, analysed and distributed to the Health team with variances and corrective measures highlighted; and further to ensure that such corrective are implemented, and monitored.
• To support the Health team during the planning and forecasting processes ensuring that risks and opportunities are well balanced.
• To develop strong business partnerships through which business objectives and overall budget adherence is achieved in an environment of transparent business dealings.
• To promote efficiency, productivity and profitability within the Health department by ensuring efficient use and protection of company assets.
• To provide financial simulations and assist in the development of business cases and feasibility for new projects and acquisitions of new pharmacy licenses.
• To manage capital spending through capex approvals and forecasting.
• To perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and submit to all relevant stakeholders to meet audit requirements.
• To assist in the management and reporting of the Pharmacy private label brand.

Minimum requirements

Education:

• CA (SA)

Experience:

• 1 years’ experience in a Commercial finance environment
• Retail industry experience (Desirable)
• Advanced Excel skills
• SAP exposure (Desirable)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong leadership skills
• Highly analytical and very skilled individual
• Strong accounting knowledge
• Good communication and presentation skills
• IT literate, excellent MS Excel knowledge, familiarity with any ERP system and any integrated business analysis tool is a strong plus (SAP / BI)
• Flexible and a team player
• Must be self-motivated, self-directed and be able to work under pressure in a fast paced team environment

Competencies:

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Persuading and Influencing
• Analysing
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Working with People
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
• Planning and Organising
• Learning and Researching

Apply by: 13 November 2025