Retail Finance Manager III at Clicks Group

Introduction
We are looking to recruit a Retail Finance Manager III to work within the Group Retail Finance department of Clicks Group Services. The role will be based at Clicks Head Office in Cape Town and will report to the Head of Retail Finance.

Job description
JOB PURPOSE:

• To provide commercial finance support to the business in terms of financial planning and business acumen

JOB OBJECTIVES:

• To review the financial processing and close-off performed by the financial department (month-end journals, brand commentary, quarterly reports, business reviews, fact books, sustainability reports and shareholder reporting) for correctness and completeness.
• To assist in the delivery of Merchandise and HO support strategies and operational plans through evaluating options, managing financial proposals and providing financial coaching and mentorship to all relevant stakeholders within these divisions.
• To monitor and evaluate Other Income (Rebates, etc) based on exception reporting and reasonableness testing (including the review of growth incentive targets).
• Initiative feasibilities / manage group capex and project spend
• Profitability & other value add analysis
• Scorecard reporting (Group)
• Capex & PO approvals
• Improved control environment (fraud deterrent)

Minimum requirements
EDUCATION:

• CA (SA)

JOB EXPERIENCE:

• 8 years’ experience in a Listed Company
• Retail industry experience (Desirable).

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE:

• Accounting standards & principles
• Investment analysis
• Corporate business & transactional process
• Retail industry experience (Desirable).

JOB RELATED SKILLS:

• Ability to persuade and influence
• Good communication skills
• Highly analytical & problem-solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Advanced excel skills

KEY CHALLENGES:

• Strategic direction for Total Health & Beauty (aligned to the business)
• Financial independence / ability to challenge business partners
• Time & staff management
• Indirect oversight over Finance Managers I and II
• First stand in for Head of Retail
• Ability to identify obstacles and be solutions-focused
• Continuous improvement of self and business support

JOB RELATED COMPETENCIES:

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

Closing Date: 5th, April 2022