To acts as a strategic financial partner, providing insights and analysis to support decision-making by collaborating closely with non-finance stakeholders. Focusing on financial planning, forecasting, performance monitoring, and identifying opportunities to optimize financial performance, all while aligning with the overall business strategy.Providing analysis and delivering insight that links financial reports to business operational strategies. Initiating change to ensure key operational, commercial and financial targets are delivered. Building partnerships and maintaining strong relationships with all senior managers and their teams. Supporting senior management to plan, budget and forecast effectively.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:A strong understanding of the retail and/or FMCG sectorsEffective communication and presentation skillsAbility to understand and interpret key operational and financial dataAnalytical skills including the ability to identify trends and deviationsStrategic thinking: Align the business operations to achieve improved financial resultsContributing to Retail stores sales growthEnhance Retail stores financial performance and achieve targetsAchievement of required ROI for new projects and initiativesRetail stores inventory control and loss controlDriving customer growthREQUIREMENTS:Must have a CA (SA) qualificationMinimum of 2 years’ experience in Retail / FMCG sectorEffective communication and presentation skillsUnderstanding the link between the finance and operations functionsRetail sector experienceOwn transport and valid driver’s licenceStrong attention to detailStrategic and independent thinkingWilling to be involved operationally and having a hands on approach
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