Financial Manager and Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago

Southern Suburbs, South Africa HomeChoice Holdings Limited Full time
Job Description

The Finance function is responsible for providing the business with a sound system of financial performance metrics and the necessary decision-making frameworks to track performance and enable data-driven decisions on the improvement of financial performance. As a Junior Financial and Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in supporting financial management activities in the Business and establishing and maintaining relationships with Finance Managers and business unit executives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Translate business plans into efficient and effective operational metrics with measurable business outcomes and targets
  • Facilitate continuous process improvements in operations and service delivery
  • Optimize procurement of resources through effective analysis, interrogation, and negotiation of key supplier contracts
  • Contribute to and implement the financial reporting and planning roadmap
  • Provide financial information to management in the Business and build and maintain strong relationships with senior managers and executives
  • Provide input into the commercial viability of new and existing initiatives and assist with compiling the business case
  • Continuously review tactical and operational business and process initiatives to ensure that they meet the required profitability expectations
  • Ensure cost appreciation is correct and properly accounted for and reported, from a financial review perspective
  • Identify cost management opportunities for ensuring improved profitability and sustainable returns for the business
  • Analyse and review financial records in line with operational business metrics and advise senior managers/business partners on possible data-driven insights
  • Ensure budget and forecast variances are accurately calculated, analysed, and recommendations are made to correct or improve departmental performance
  • Actively contribute to the budget and forecasting planning process, monitor, and review the effect of process changes and propose improvements
  • Assist with the re-design, refinement, and implementation of procurement policies and procedures
  • Ensure controls are in place that allow for best practice vendor onboarding
  • Manage the procurement process and control environment - Oversee and support employees in line with the procurement workflow guidelines
  • Drive implementation of the company's procurement policies and procedures, and where possible measure efficiency gains and impact of new policies
  • Contribute to the development of procurement strategies that are inventive, innovative, and cost-effective
  • Source and engage reliable vendors, including assisting with the tender process and due diligence
  • Review, compare, analyse, and approve supplier spend through segmentation, profiling, and evaluation modelling
  • Work closely with the legal and risk team to review new and existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure strong commercials and on-going feasibility
  • Assist in monitoring service levels and ensuring that suppliers adhere to agreed service levels and that these are defined and supported by service level agreements
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers
  • Perform annual supplier audits and due diligence exercises, including periodic performance evaluations
  • Prepare procurement reports and ad-hoc reporting to be shared with the Exco and Board
  • Assist with BEE audits and reporting for procurement pillar
  • Responsible for running management reporting to support effective commercial decision-making by the business
  • Responsible for the maintenance and operation of reporting structures
  • Execute the proper systems and controls to manage information securely
  • Build and nurture trust and collaborative relationships with finance business partners, providing a support service to Financial Managers through the delivery of management reports and financial analyses
  • Support the establishment of relationships with external service providers, such as auditors, tax, and other legislative and regulatory authorities
  • Build and maintain close working relationships with Senior Accountants, ensuring alignment on reporting requirements and operational reporting structures
  • Work closely with Financial Managers, providing supporting models, calculations, and analyses into the commercial viability of new and existing initiatives
  • Provide guidance and define objectives to be achieved in the area of responsibility
  • Manage performance of direct reports, ensuring agreement of annual goals and measuring performance against agreed goals and addressing non-performance issues
  • Deploy people management processes effectively, in line with Company policies, procedures, and prevailing improvement initiatives
  • Drive a culture of high performance and accountability and encourage team members to live the Company values
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Hons)
  • Registered CA(SA) or CIMA
  • 5 – 10 years' experience in a Financial Management role in a retail environment
What We Will Love About You
  • Analytical self-starter with decisive judgment and a strong commercial acumen
  • High attention to detail in terms of accuracy, report presentation, and standardized formatting
  • Structured and well-organized individual who enjoys taking ownership
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex matters both verbally and in writing at all levels
  • Work well within a fast-paced environment with multiple, competing priorities
  • Leadership potential with the ability to inspire and motivate others
  • Effectively make use of latest decision support technologies & tools
Behaviors We Love
  • Wow my customer
    Walk in my customers' shoesDeliver on my promisesDeliver insight-led solutions my customers need
  • Treat the business as my own
    Take accountabilityBe curious, creative & explore opportunitiesDo it right & at the right time
  • Play as a team
    Be helpfulBe inclusiveFind the fun

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