Senior Finance Manager Retail Operations

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Are you a CA(SA) who dreams in spreadsheets, spots risks like a hawk, and can herd operations, HR, and property teams without breaking a sweat, ready to call the plays instead of just keeping score? Step into a leadership role with a financially solid national retailer where your insights shape strategy, your CA(SA) skills are celebrated, and you can lead a high-performing finance team while making real business impact.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Guide operations, HR, and property leaders with crystal-clear financial insights, spotting risks and opportunities before they bite.
  • Deliver timely, accurate reporting across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles, plus drive corrective action where needed.
  • Lead planning and forecasting processes to balance risk with opportunity across the business.
  • Manage and mentor the operations finance team, fostering high-quality work and strong results.
  • Support new store feasibility studies, pharmacy acquisitions, and business case development.
  • Safeguard profitability and company assets through robust financial governance.
Job Experience and Skills Required:
  • CA(SA) qualification.
  • 10+ years in finance, preferably within large-scale or listed retail operations.
  • Proven track record partnering with operations, HR, or property teams.
  • Leadership experience essential.
  • Strong analytical and accounting skills.
  • Excellent communicator and presenter.
  • Advanced Excel.
  • Comfortable with ERP/BI systems (SAP/BI a major plus).
  • Naturally organized, adaptable, and able to thrive under pressure.
  • Strong leadership presence.
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  • 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:
Chanel Lubbe
Specialist Recruitment Consultant in Taxation & CA(SA)
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For more information please contact:
Chanel Lubbe

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1618666
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
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