Financial Manager (Real Estate) Mr Price Group

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.

Strategic Planning & Business Support

• 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.

Financial Management & Reporting

• 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.

Research & Commercial Analysis

• 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

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and report on financial and
  operational risks.
• Recommend mitigating actions to support sound
  business decision-making.

Stakeholder Management

• 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.

Leadership & People Management

• 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.