Manager - Accounts and Finance

How you will make an impact (Key responsibilities): 1. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting • Lead the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and long-term financial plans aligned with business objectives. • Analyse revenue trends, cost structures, and performance drivers to deliver accurate insights and support strategic planning. • Work closely with operations and commercial teams to align financial plans with business needs and growth targets. • Monitor and report on budget versus actual performance, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions. 2. Financial Analysis, Profitability & Cost Control • Conduct detailed P&L analysis, reviewing costs, overheads, and margins to identify risks and opportunities across the portfolio. • Support pricing strategies, cost-saving initiatives, and process improvements to enhance overall profitability. • Monitor key KPIs including COGS, variance, and productivity metrics, providing data-driven recommendations to leadership. • Evaluate financial performance of business units and present findings with clear, actionable commentary. 3. Financial Operations, Controls & Compliance • Ensure accurate and timely posting of financial transactions, reconciliations, month-end closings, and management reporting. • Strengthen internal controls across cash handling, inventory movements, procurement, and store-level financial processes. • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and audit requirements across all business operations. • Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support timely and accurate completion of audit cycles. 4. Cross-Functional Support, Reporting & Leadership • Collaborate with operations, retail, and commercial teams to review performance, validate financial data, and identify improvement areas. • Prepare financial dashboards, management reports, variance analyses, and business insights for senior leadership review. • Guide and mentor finance team members, ensuring accuracy, discipline, and high-quality service to business partners. • Support business development, expansion initiatives, and investment decisions from a financial planning perspective. What you will bring – Skills & Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CMA are a plus. • 6–10 years of finance experience with demonstrated progression in financial planning, reporting, and controls. • Strong understanding of financial metrics including cost analysis, variance reporting, COGS, and operational KPIs. • Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes in a fast-paced retail or commercial environment. • Solid knowledge of accounting standards, tax regulations, internal controls, and audit requirements. • Proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, and financial modelling tools. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities with strong attention to detail. • Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally and communicate financial insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders. • Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing finance team members. • High level of integrity, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.