Key Responsibilities:
Business case development and ROI tracking:
Support the business and project owners in the standardisation of business cases for strategic initiatives (including common inputs - eg WAC, ROI thresholds, inflation rates, exchange rates, forecast periods, budget figures, relevant costs/ savings methodologies)
Where this capability is required, and for some strategic initiatives (eg cross-functional), prepare robust commercial business cases to support those project owners.
Work alongside the Finance function to extract relevant financial and non-financial metrics for all strategic initiatives (eg costs, benefits, returns, outcomes) and consolidate these into a tracking schedule.
Work with project owners to update the status of these on a regular basis, identifying and quantifying variations and changes to expected outcomes.
Summarise and extract key financial impacts from strategic project business cases and update the Group Strategic Valuation model for these.
Financial modelling:
Develop a financial model that can predict the impact of key strategic shifts and group initiatives on the overall Group results.
Maintain the financial model with inputs from business units, initiative owners and the Operating board feedback.
Market intelligence:
Lead market sizing efforts, both in the current segments TFG operates, adjacent segments and new markets.
Establish a methodology to measure market share beyond RLC and update it regularly.
Identify key growth opportunities beyond TFG's current portfolio.
Analyse competitors results, performance, and expansion initiatives.
Analyse market trends in segments TFG operates.
New capabilities roll out:
Develop key capabilities omitted in the group to support multiple functions (i.e. property location intelligence, etc).
Roll out and/or transfer capabilities to relevant functions.
Qualifications and Experience:
A Relevant 3-year Finance qualification.
Experience within the Retail Industry will be an advantage.
Relevant economics or finance undergraduate, CIMA, CA(SA) preferable.
Skills:
Analytical skills.
Corporate finance competence.
Competent in engaging with complexity and managing multiple stakeholders.
Comfortable with complexity and able to work between detail and big-picture thinking.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Proficient in problem solving.
Structured and strong on programme management skills.
Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills.
Working knowledge of change management principles.
Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures.
The ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems.
Behaviours:
Action Oriented - readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness.
Balances Stakeholders - effectively considers the diverse needs of various stakeholders.
Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner.
Drives Results - sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results.
Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets.
Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems.
Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives.
Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation.
Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
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