Senior Retail Financial Manager

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

• 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

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