Finance Manager

We are looking for a commercially minded Real Estate Finance Manager to lead financial planning, reporting, and risk activities across the division. This role plays a key part in supporting strategic decision-making and Real Estate portfolio growth.

• Contribute to the development and execution of divisional strategies and KPIs.
• Support strategic store reviews through financial and commercial analysis.
• Provide financial insights to support store renewals, relocations, rightsizing initiatives, and new store opportunities.
• Support management with financial planning and long-term decision-making.
• Manage and monitor divisional budgets, expenses, forecasts, and projects.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, analysis, and cost control.
• Prepare management reports, financial updates, and quarterly board packs.
• Analyse financial performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Track and report on budget variances and key financial risks.

• Conduct feasibility studies for potential store opportunities.
• Analyse market developments, commercial metrics, rental opportunities, and capital expenditure requirements.
• Provide recommendations on store viability and commercial returns.
• Monitor progress of feasibility studies and strategic initiatives.
• Identify, assess, and report on financial and operational risks.
• Recommend mitigating actions to support sound business decision-making.

• Serve as a key liaison between the Real Estate team and landlords.
• Influence business decisions through sound financial advice and commercial insight.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly to support informed decision-making.

• Lead and manage a team of Real Estate Finance Clerks
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)

3 to 4 years' Commercial Business Finance experience.

Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis.

Exposure to commercial or real estate environments will be advantageous.