Senior Retail Financial Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003038/Monya

Date posted:

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
If you’re a CA(SA) who lives for problem-solving, spotting risks before they bite, and steering big retail operations with calm confidence, this one’s worth your attention. This role puts you right at the centre of decision-making, supporting teams across operations, property, and HR - and your voice actually matters here.
You’ll join a well-known national retailer with massive scale, strong processes, and solid financial backing. It’s a place where finance isn’t a “push the numbers” function, it’s a strategic heartbeat. They invest in strong tech, give you room to influence, and value people who think ahead, not just keep score.

POSITION INFO:
If you want a role where you can sharpen your leadership, drive meaningful change, and work with teams who genuinely rely on your insights, this is it.

Key Responsibilities:

Guide operations, property, and HR leadership through clear financial insights, risks, and opportunities
Drive accurate, timely reporting across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles, plus follow through on corrective actions
Lead planning and forecasting processes, ensuring that the business balances risks and opportunities
Manage and develop the operations finance team to deliver strong results and high-quality work
Support new store feasibility, pharmacy acquisitions, and business case development
Promote profitability and protect company assets through strong financial governance

Job Experience and Skills Required:

CA(SA) is non-negotiable
10+ years finance experience
Retail industry experience in a large or listed environment is highly advantageous
Solid background partnering with operations, HR, or property teams
Experience leading and developing a finance team
Strong analytical and accounting skills
Confident communicator and presenter
Excellent Excel skills
Comfortable with ERP and BI systems (SAP / BI is a big plus)
Naturally organized, adaptable, and able to handle pressure in a fast-paced environment
Strong leadership presence

Apply now!

For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit:
I also specialize in recruiting in the following:

CA(SA)
Tax Manager
Senior Tax Consultant
Corporate Tax Manager
Transfer Pricing Manager
Indirect Tax / VAT Manager
International Tax Specialist
Tax Director
Head of Tax
Tax Advisor / Senior Tax Advisor
Tax Principal

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Monya Bolt
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