Retail Finance Analyst II – Commercial at Clicks Group

MAIN 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 business 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 various business units with variances and corrective measures highlighted; and further to ensure that such corrective actions are implemented, and monitored
• To support the business 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 in all areas of the business 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
• 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

EDUCATION

• CA (SA

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years of relevant Finance experience, preferably in the Retail industry in a JSE Listed company

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