PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Finance Manager acts as a Finance business partner to the FMCG and People Support departments with-in PEP by, inter alia, producing and reporting financial & management accounts, analysing key financial information, generating financial budgeting and forecasting, and implementing strategies to reduce operational costs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Monthly financial and management reporting, supporting commentary and schedules
Quarterly forecasting
Annual budget and 3 year plan submissions
Analyses of movements in general ledger balances (such as turnover, direct and overhead costs, cost recoveries etc.)
Analyses of all aspects of gross margin (front margin, supplier rebates, stock adjustments etc.)
Comparison of results to budget and prior year with related variance analyses
Analyses of financial data and other operating information to identify efficiency improvements or better cost management
Review of financial performance against key metrics and identify areas of concern by providing feedback to the business to support strategic decision making
Review of balance sheet reconciliations
Maintain a thorough understanding of business activity and initiatives and impact there-off on financial performance
Maintain healthy relationship with internal customers
Lead a team of financial accountants and administrators
Ad hoc assignments, projects and investigations
JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS
A BCom degree (with Accounting major) or equivalent
Preference for professional accounting qualification;
Financial and management reporting: 3 - 5 years related experience, preferable in retail environment and/or commercial environment
Commercially astute, articulate, strong technical skills, insightful and an influential leader impacting at both strategic and operational level
Google Workspace and MS Excel proficient
SAP S/4 HANA proficiency advantageous
Competencies required: Devotion to quality, Performing under pressure, Presenting, Structuring, Listening skills, Drive, Integrity, Service-Oriented, Analyzing and forming opinions, Helicopter View
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