Profit Analyst II at Woolworths

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Latest job information from Woolworths for the position of Profit Analyst II. If the Profit Analyst II vacancy in Cape Town matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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To assist the Financial Manager (FM) with providing the business with a sound system of performance management that is aligned with the achievement of company-wide financial goals. To optimize the ongoing and sustainable profit performance by providing the necessary decision-making framework and support

• Assist the FM with effective planning in the form of an annual budget which is regularly updated with a forecast. Liaise with the BU stakeholders to provide accurate, consolidated budgets and forecasts for the BU.
• Variance analysis: analyse variances to budget, forecast and last year and make recommendations to correct or improve profitability.
• Assist the FM with month-end reporting.
• Update monthly expense, sales and gross profit reports and variance analyses on BU cost centres.
• Assist the FM with in-depth analyses which are performed on key financial risk / opportunity areas in the business. The financial levers are understood and communicated to the business together with clear recommendations.
• Identify cost management opportunities – processes or expenses - for ensuring a sound return for shareholders and make recommendations on how these should be dealt with.
• Assist the FM with inputs required for the assessment of business initiatives, to ensure that they meet the required returns. Support the FM with the post implementation review (PIR), to assess the delivery of benefits.

• B Comm or similar, with >1 year experience within a retail (or similar) environment
• Or B Comm or similar, with 3 years experience within a retail (or similar) environment
• Able to develop and use financial models and to define key profit drivers.
• Able to explain financial models to line management and the business
• Able to use models for ongoing Business Unit performance assessment and management.
• Able to develop and produce clear financial management information.
• Able to analyse financial information and make clear recommendations for improvement.
• Able to inspire and motivate others around them
• Able to effectively use and improve how we use the latest decision support technologies (e.g. Hyperion, Excel, Qlikview)

Job Info:

• Company: Woolworths
• Position: Profit Analyst II
• Work Location: Cape Town
• Country: ZA

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