Retail Finance Manager III (Retail Business Development)

Retail Finance Manager III (Retail Business Development)

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

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 the Retail Business Development strategies and operational plans through evaluating options, managing financial proposals and providing financial coaching and mentorship to all relevant stakeholders within this division.
• TInitiative feasibilities / manage group capex and project spend
• Profitability & other value add analysis
• Scorecard reporting (Group)
• Capex & PO approvals
• Improved control environment

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE :

Investment analysis

Corporate business & transactional process

Retail industry experience (Desirable)

JOB RELATED SKILLS :

Ability to persuade and influence

Highly analytical & problem-solving skills

Advanced excel skills

JOB EXPERIENCE :

8 years’ experience in a Listed Company

Retail industry experience (Desirable)

EDUCATION :

CA (SA)

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

KEY CHALLENGES :

Strategic direction for Retail Business Development (aligned to the business)

Financial independence / ability to challenge business partners

Time & staff management

Ability to identify obstacles and be solutions-focused

Continuous improvement of self and business support

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Retail

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