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This position fulfils the duty of supporting the Head of Finance Retail with day-to-day reporting tasks, analytics as well as strategic projects and efficiency initiativesMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
3 years’ experience in financial reporting/ analytics
Financial Degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance (Honours degrees and/or CIMA would be advantageous)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel (Advanced) and Powerpoint (intermediate)
Solid knowledge/experience of Business Intelligence (BI) Financial systems – SAP, BPC, BPP.
Management accounting experience would be advantageous
CORE COMPETENCIES
Highly motivated, results orientated and self-directed individual
Effective and decisive decision-making skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to present ideas in a business-friendly, concise and easily comprehensible manner
Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment to deliver within tight deadlines
Strong sense of accountability and operational excellence
Pro-active approach to change implementation
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong sense of accountability and operational excellence
Well organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent planning and time management skills
Team orientated
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assume overall responsibility for accurate daily, weekly and monthly financial reporting and analysis in the operating division.
Perform periodic consolidated financial reporting (management accounts) for relevant business units.
Balance sheet oversight and analysis
Drive and coordinate the budgeting process and preparing consolidated budget submissions.
Drive and coordinate the forecasting process and preparing consolidated forecast submissions.
Analysis of key financial metrics that drives strategic support and business decisions.
Assist with the review of store financial performance indicators and cost drivers to highlight exceptions that affect profit delivery and suggesting and implementing recommendations;
Create and analyse financial models and calculations that is key to decision making processes and tracking of capital expenditure, store openings, closures and conversions.
Store viability modelling and profitability (ROI’s) for new stores, conversions and revamps
Ad-hoc reporting and analysis as requested by manager.
Closing Date: 30 October 2026
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Pick n Pay is one of the largest supermarket chain stores in South Africa. They offer a wide range of products and services, including groceries, clothing, and financial services.