Finance – Budget & Reporting

Department: Head Office Finance

Salary: Market-related

Start Date: ASAP

About our client

Gees Talent is recruiting on behalf of a well-established, premium retailer of tiles and sanitaryware, importing exclusive ranges from leading international factories while proudly supporting local South African artisans and industry. Our client doesn’t just hire employees, they welcome style-setters, champions of quality, and advocates of integrity.

They’re looking for people who are creative yet grounded, humble yet confident, and enthusiastic about solving problems and making an impact. Individuals who take initiative, communicate with clarity, are teachable, and aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves, all while keeping it stylish. People who care not only about product but about people.

Our client values those who are bold enough to lead, humble enough to learn, and driven enough to grow alongside them. Their culture is rooted in gratitude, ubuntu, and purpose - celebrating wins without ego, and remembering that success is shared, with each other, with customers, and with communities.

If you believe that quality will always outweigh price, in products and in people, and that excellence should never come without style, this could be your next role.

Role summary

We’re looking for an experienced finance professional to lead budgeting and management reporting for a well-established retail group, providing the insight their leadership team needs to make confident decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and manage the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Compile monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Analyse financial performance against budget and prior periods.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to management.
• Maintain and improve budgeting and reporting templates and models.
• Support department heads with budget planning and cost control.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are consistently met.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant finance/accounting qualification (degree/diploma; SAIPA/CIMA advantageous).
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in budgeting, management accounting, or financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills; ERP system experience advantageous.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

What we offer

• Competitive, market-related salary.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Career growth within a well-established, growing brand.
• A values-driven team culture built on respect and craftsmanship.
• Opportunity to shape financial strategy within a growing, well-established brand.

How to apply

Send your CV to moc.tnelatseeg@svc with the subject line "Finance – Budget & Reporting Application – [Your Name]". Tell us who you are and why you’d be a great fit for this opportunity – we can’t wait to hear your story. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; if you haven’t heard from us within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Spirit. Soul. Camaraderie.

Posted on 15 Jul 20:09, Closing date 13 Sep