Finance and Risk Manager – Montague Garden

IntroductionWe are seeking to appoint a Finance and Risk Manager to support our Distribution Centre within Clicks Retailers. This role will be based at our Distribution Centre in Montague Garden , Cape Town reporting to the Retail Finance Manager II.Duties & Responsibilities Purpose To improve the profitability of the distribution centre by managing the financial, and risk management activities, ensuring adherence to financial and budget requirements Objectives • To co-ordinate and plan the distribution centre’s annual budget as well as forecasts within the agreed business objectives to measure the DC’s annual financial performance • To compile the distribution centre monthly financial statements and business review reports, clearly indicating deviations to targets and to investigate appropriate actions required to remedy these deviations • To ensure compliance to financial policies and procedures, thereby ensuring compliance with internal controls and reducing risk within the distribution centre together with satisfying the internal and external auditors recommendations • Ensure that the financial viability of projects within the distribution centre is aligned to business objectives by ensuring the return on investment for capex is achieved • To develop the understanding around financial decision making as well as understanding financial statements to ensure that management can make sound business decisions • To manage the administrative functions, including export documentation within the distribution centre, ensuring compliance with legislation and business policies and procedures • To manage the Central Audit Process (CAP) to ensure that stores are compensated adequately for picking inaccuracies and to determine the reason for inaccuracies in order to recommend improvements • To take responsibility for and appropriately manage the staff compliment by empowering, developing and ensuring performance and delivery of targets • The management of the outsourced facilities management business partner, to ensure adherence to service level agreement thereby achieving best value for the distribution centre • Drive financial performance by identifying cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies across labour, transport, maintenance, utilities, and security. • Oversee the implementation and monitoring of risk mitigation controls across safety, security, and compliance areas, ensuring adherence to internal risk frameworks. Desired Experience & Qualification Job Knowledge Essential • Strong understanding of logistics and distribution operations. • Sound knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and auditing standards. • Experience in warehouse cost management, systems, and operational processes. Desirable • Knowledge of warehouse procedures (receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, and dispatch). Job Related Skills • Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. • Excellent written and verbal communication. • Strong planning, organisation, and presentation skills. • People management and team development capability. • Negotiation and influencing skills. Job Experience • Minimum 3–5 years in a finance role within an FMCG or logistics environment. • At least 1 year of staff management experience. • 3 years of auditing or internal control experience. • Demonstrated success in financial forecasting, risk assessment, and cost optimization. Education • Essential: BCom in Finance, Accounting, or Management Accounting. • Desirable: CIMA, CA(SA), or equivalent professional qualification. Job related competencies • Deciding and Initiating Action • Leading and Supervising • Persuading and Influencing • Presenting and Communicating Information • Writing and Reporting • Applying Expertise and Technology • Analysing • Planning and Organising • Coping with Pressures and Setbacks • Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking