Head of Finance

Head of Finance
Mr Price Group

Africa, South Africa, Durban

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Salary

$131,000 Per Year

Rank

Director

Responsibility

Functional Tower Lead

Scope

Regional

Workplace

100% in office

Functions

Finance

Reports to
Level

N-2

Travel Max:

0%

Posting Date

03-15-2025

Description

The Head of Finance will be responsible for leading the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Payroll, and Shared Services teams executing financial strategy, operational efficiency, and compliance. This role requires a strategic leader with a strong background in financial management, forecasting, and process optimization.

Head of Finance

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

  • Create and implement forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning techniques to achieve company objectives.
  • Offer senior management financial analysis and suggestions for strategic decision-making.
  • Examine management financial data, and company performance providing insights to management
  • Oversee variance analysis and monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting.
  • Work closely with statutory reporting team to ensure alignment between statutory and management reporting

Payroll Management

  • Oversee the Group payroll function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of processes through automation.
  • Collaborate with HR on benefits administration, and payroll compliance.

Shared Services Operations

  • Execute Group strategy of shared services
  • Establish policies and procedures to drive standardization and improve internal controls through automation
  • Establish, track and report KPIs to management and divisions to measure efficiency, accuracy, and service levels

Leadership & Strategy

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team
  • Partner with senior leadership to align financial strategy with business objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and company policies.

Qualification & Requirements

  • CA(SA)
  • 6+ years of experience in financial leadership roles, with expertise in FP&A, payroll, and shared services.
  • Strong knowledge of financial planning, accounting principles, and payroll.
  • Knowledge with ERP platforms, process automation, and finance systems.
  • Outstanding problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.
  • The capacity to work with great attention to detail in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

Benefits

  • Insurance Benefits
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Vacation Policy
  • Other Perks and Benefits…

Company Profile

Mr Price Group
Industry

Retail

Revenue

$481.55M

Employees

28,308

Fortune 500 Rank

NA

Global 500 Rank

NA

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