Woolworths Jobs in South Africa, Cape Town

JOB TITLE: BUFM - Contract
REF: FIN/LS/BUFM - Contract/Cape Town/120912

Recruiter: Woolworths (Pty) Ltd
End Date: 2012-09-19
AA/EE: Not Applicable Contract
Temporary / Contract
Location: Cape Town
Available: ASAP
Category: Accounts
Offer: neg
Reporting To: N/A
Job Grade: Senior Mgt
Division: Finance
Positions: 1
Introduction
To provide the Business Unit with a sound system of performance management that is aligned with the achievement of company wide strategic goals and balanced scorecard. To manage ongoing performance to achieve financial goals
Minimum Requirements


Technical & Functional Competencies

Relevant Financial qualification - CA (SA) or equivalent.
Able to develop and use financial models
Able to explain financial models to line management.
Able to use models for ongoing Business Unit performance management.
Able to develop and produce clear financial management information.
Able to implement balanced scorecards aligned to strategy and to manage performance.
Able to analyze financial information and make recommendations for improvement.
Able to effectively use latest decision support systems and other technologies (e.g. Comshare, Excel).

Leadership Competencies

Personal Effectiveness
Passion for the Brand and Customers
Leading Transformation
Thinking Strategically and Commercially
Connecting People
Delivering High Performance
Having a Merchant Mindset
Making Insightful Business Decisions
Driving Quality
Planning and Organising

In accordance with Woolworths' Employment Equity approach, preference will be given to candidates from designated groups
Job Specification


Participate as a member of the Mancom in influencing and setting the strategy of the BU.
Compile and report on the BU balanced scorecard.
Establish the financial business case for initiatives and ensure that they are aligned with the corporate strategy.
Integrate with all other areas of the business to get an understanding of the impact of BU strategies on other areas of the business.
Measure the business case against KPI's to ensure the consistent achievement of business case.
Build a clearly defined financial model for the BU that is understood by the management committees.
Set and control the BU expense and capex budgets.
Set and monitor BU's operational budget (Sales, GP, interest, external revenue, distribution costs, trading weeks).
Ensure the accurate preparation of management information reports (Blackbooks).
Analyse and communicate performance and make recommendations for performance improvements.
Prepare rolling forecasts for the BU and make recommendations and control BU budgets in line with forecasts.
Ensure effective execution of any finance related administrative activities in the BU.
Ensure the effective design and compliance of financial business processes and controls.
Lead the financial negotiations with service providers.
Provide expert financial input into commercial decisions within the BU.
Manage the relationship for BU with internal and external audit and prepare the risk reports.
Ensure GAAP compliance.
Review competitor results and provide relevant information to compile competitor financial model.
Continuously build financial competence in the BU.
Continuously build talent and succession within the team.
Develop and lead the team and provide day-to-day management and feedback to enhance performance.
Lead and develop team to deliver agreed operating plans


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