Purpose of the Role
In this dynamic position, you will lead the delivery of accurate financial reporting, meaningful insights, and robust financial plans that support the business's long-term goals. Your work will directly impact Mr Price Money's financial health and operational success.
Responsibilities1. Monthly Closing & Financial Control
- Oversee and finalise month-end close to ensure accurate, compliant financial results.
- Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve queries proactively.
- Perform detailed variance analysis and drive cost discipline across the business.
2. Strategic Planning & Budgeting
- Coordinate and prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Partner with leadership teams to shape strategic and long-term business plans.
3. Statutory & Audit Compliance
- Manage internal and external audit engagements, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and company policies.
- Support ongoing IFRS reviews, assessments and implementations.
4. Team Leadership & Development
- Lead a high‑performing finance team with clear expectations, coaching, and continuous development.
- Foster a culture of accountability, agility, and customer‑centricity.
- Influence key stakeholders through strong communication and professional leadership.
5. Reporting & Insights Delivery
- Prepare and submit monthly, half-year and year-end reporting packs.
- Assist in compiling annual budget and strategy decks.
- Produce insightful commentary, financial reports and board packs
6. Business Improvements & Operational Excellence
- Strengthen cost management, optimise cash flow and support finance operational efficiencies.
- Champion process improvements, automation, and system optimisation to enhance accuracy and speed.
- Contribute to continuous evolution of financial controls and governance.
- Other adhoc activities
- CA(SA) qualification (must be registered).
- 2–5 years post‑articles experience, preferably within a commercial environment where you have exposure to financial reporting, budgeting and month end
- Strong proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills.
- Demonstrated commercial acumen; retail or financial services sector experience is beneficial.
Why Join Mr Price Money?
- A culture that values innovation, people development and excellence.
- A business where your insights shape real-world decisions.
- Opportunities to grow your leadership capability and career trajectory.
- A high-energy environment where passion and performance go hand‑in‑hand.
Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.
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What We Do
Mr Price Group Limited is an omni-channel, fashion value retailer. The Group retails Apparel, Homeware and Sportsware and is one of the fastest growing retailers in South Africa. Our History: 1885 - The first John Orrs store opens 1934 - The first Hub store opens 1952 - John Orrs is listed on the JSE 1967 - Acquisition of two Miladys stores 1986 - Laurie Chiappini and Stewart Cohen, together with BOE, acquire a major shareholding in John Orr Holdings 1987 - The first Mr Price store opens 1991 - Laurie Chiappini and Stewart Cohen acquire control of the Group from BOE 1993 - Launch of the Mr Price Group Share Partnership Initiative 1996 - Acquisition of Galaxy & Co. and Sheet Street 1997 - Alastair McArthur is appointed as CEO 1998 - Mr Price Home launched 2000 - Mr Price opens stores in Botswana and Namibia 2001 - Specialty Stores becomes MR Price Group 2005 - Over 100 million units are sold across the group 2006 - Sale of the Hub and Galaxy divisions 2007 - Launch of Mr Price Sport stores and Mr Price Franchising 2008 - Miladys wins the Orange Index award for excellence in customer service 2008 - Mr Price Apparel is voted the most loved and most frequented retail apparel brand for the first time 2008 - This year Mr Price Home is voted the most loved and most frequented homeware retailer 2011 - Retail sales exceed R10 billion and profit attributable to shareholders exceeds R1 billion for the first time 2011 - The group celebrates the 25th anniversary of change in control, recording a CAGR share of 25.3% and headline earnings per share of 23.5% over this period 2012 - First Corporate owned Mr Price store opens in Lagos, Nigeria 2013 - Mr Price launches its online store
