Chief Executive: Finance (Western Cape) at PEP

Purpose of the job

• To create a vision and deliver the financial strategy and goals for one of South Africa’s leading retailers. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute financial strategies to support the company's growth objectives and long-term vision.
• Financial Management: Oversee all financial activities including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Operational Excellence: Drive operational efficiency by implementing effective financial controls and processes across the organization.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with the executive team and Pepkor board of directors to align financial goals with overall business strategy and communicate financial performance and forecasts.
• Risk Management: Identify financial risks and implement strategies to mitigate risk, ensuring the company's financial health and stability.
• Innovation: Lead initiatives to leverage technology and data analytics to enhance financial performance and decision-making.
• Enterprise Thinking: Collaboration with key stakeholders in the business to deliver on the overall financial objectives set by the company. 
• Leadership & Culture: Enables & promotes our Sikhula KhunYe culture and values of honesty, passion, and resourcefulness. Provides inspirational leadership to the Finance division.

Requirements
Job Requirements

• Experience: Executive leadership experience in a finance role for 5-10 years is required. Proven experience as a Head of Finance or CFO within the retail sector is preferable.
• Education: CA (SA) prerequisite.
• Skills: Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, entrepreneurial skills;  leadership skills; proven track record of building a high performance culture, strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance.
• Attributes: Passion for one’s craft, agile and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Competencies: Leadership, Strategic insight, Entrepreneurship, Decision Making, Results Orientated, Persuasiveness, Organisational Sensitivity, Commercial acumen