Junior Financial and Procurement Manager

4 months ago

Southern Suburbs, South Africa HomeChoice Holdings Limited Full time

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. Play a junior Business Partner role by supporting financial management activity in the Business and establish and maintain relationships with Finance Managers and business unit executives.

The Procurement function is responsible for evaluating suppliers, products, and services; assessing and negotiating contracts, and ensuring that approved suppliers are cost-efficient and provide products and services of requisite quality. The procurement function will assist in crafting effective procurement strategies whilst refining the implementation of procurement policies from initial requisition through to invoice payment. An important part of this is ensuring that the right internal controls and standard operating procedures are in place, whilst collaborating with business stakeholders to ensure processes are efficient, clear and being followed correctly. The function will need to drive best practice and create visibility and measurement of the end-to-end process effectiveness.

What you will love doing in this role

Tactical Implementation:

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.

Financial Management:

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.

Analysis and Review: 

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.

The Procurement function is responsible:

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, analyze, 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
The procurement function incorporates all of the above as well as being responsible for the reporting of savings achieved, including successful contracts negotiated and re-negotiated

Reporting:

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.

Stakeholder Relationship Management:

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.

People Management:

Provide guidance and define objectives to be achieved in 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

What you’ll need to do this role

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 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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