Financial Manager - Retail

South Africa
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago
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Financial Manager – Retail & E-commerceOur client, a fast-growing player in the retail and e-commerce space, is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Manager to lead and optimise their financial operations. This key role will support business growth through strategic financial planning, in-depth analysis, and operational efficiency.The ideal candidate combines strong financial expertise with a commercial mindset, particularly in the areas of online retail, inventory management, and digital marketing performance. This is a dynamic and hands-on role that requires a blend of analytical skills, business insight, and stakeholder engagement.Key Responsibilities

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for both retail and e-commerce divisions
Analyse sales performance, gross margins, and operating costs by product and channel
Build and maintain financial models and real-time dashboards to track key e-commerce KPIs
Support promotional and seasonal campaigns with scenario-based financial modelling
Monitor fulfilment, shipping, packaging, and digital marketing expenses to improve unit economics
Identify cost-saving opportunities across online and offline operations
Partner with logistics and customer service teams to evaluate returns, delivery costs, and performance metrics
Advise leadership on pricing strategy, channel mix, and customer acquisition cost (CAC)
Conduct ROI analysis on marketing campaigns (Google Ads, Meta, SEO, etc.)
Drive profitability insights across product lines, regions, and customer segments
Ensure accurate inventory valuation and reconciliation across all platforms
Collaborate with IT on system improvements including POS, ERP, and e-commerce integrations

Salary offered: R65 000-R75 000 per month depending on experience.
Location: Simondium (permanent, full time office based position).
Starting: As soon as the ideal candidate is available.

RequirementsRequirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Accounting, or a related field
Professional certification (CIMA, CA(SA), ACCA, SAIPA, or equivalent)
5–7 years' experience in financial management, with 2–3 years in retail and/or e-commerce
Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and commercial financial analysis
Solid understanding of inventory costing, fulfilment economics, and digital channel metrics
Experience with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite, Sage X3, SAP)
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets modelling skills; experience with BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Looker) is a plus
Fluent in both Afrikaans and English, with excellent communication skills
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration abilities

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