Job Description

The Finance Manager acts as a Finance business partner to the Clothing Footwear and Homeware (CFH) department within PEP by, inter alia, producing and reporting financial & management accounts, analysing key financial information, generating financial budgeting and forecasting, as well as implementing strategies to reduce operational costs. In addition, managing the inventory and gross margin financial reporting of the whole PEP business (i.e. CFH, cellular, FMCG, PEPmoney, PAXI, Sundries).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monthly financial and management reporting, supporting commentary and schedules
Quarterly forecasting
Annual budget and 3 year plan submissions
Analysis of movements in general ledger balances (such as turnover, direct and overhead costs, cost recoveries etc.)
Analysis 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
Analysis 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
Own the end-to-end financial reporting for the online business (e-commerce channel)
Maintain healthy relationship with internal customers
Leadership and management of one direct report
Ad hoc assignments, projects and investigations
Qualified Chartered Accountant (SA) with 3 years of post-qualification advantageous
Financial and management reporting experience preferably 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
SAP S/4 HANA proficiency advantageous
Knowledge of SAP Business Objects, Qlikview and/or Finnivo advantageous
Retail accounting experience advantageous
Good knowledge of inventory processes
Google Workspace and MS Excel proficient
Competencies required: Devotion to Quality, Performing under pressure, Planning, Result-oriented, Integrity, Listening Skills, Vitality, Analysing and forming opinions

Skills Required