Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site
Role Purpose The Business Performance Leader (BPL) drives profitable growth and a strong performance culture by combining financial leadership, operational oversight, and business analysis. This role delivers accurate re…
Skills: Financial Analysis, P&L Management, Budgeting and Forecasting, KPI Management, Operational Oversight
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The Business Performance Leader drives profitable growth by managing financial reporting, budgeting, and operational KPIs. They partner with department leaders to optimize P&L performance and implement strategic business improvements.
Requires a degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business with at least 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably in Retail or FMCG. Professional certifications like CIMA, ACCA, or SAICA are advantageous.
The Business Performance Leader (BPL) drives profitable growth and a strong performance culture by combining financial leadership, operational oversight, and business analysis. This role delivers accurate reporting, forecasting, and insights while partnering with department leaders to achieve KPIs and support strategic decision-making. A strong financial and analytical background, preferably within retail or FMCG, is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Review and interpret financial performance with a focus on the Profit & Loss (P&L) statement, ensuring accuracy and understanding key drivers
Identify risks and opportunities to improve store and departmental results
Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, including rolling forecasts and scenario modelling
Monitor and control OPEX and CAPEX, approving purchase orders and ensuring adherence to budgets
Conduct detailed variance, trend, and gap analysis to highlight risks, opportunities, and performance issues
Establish and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets, ensure accuracy, and prevent fraud
Advise on strategies for cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and investment decisions
Translate business unit goals into store-level KPI targets
Track, analyse, and escalate performance gaps across sales, margin, costs, shrinkage, and operations
Deliver regular performance reports and present insights to Store EXCO and regional stakeholders
Conduct weekly and monthly store performance reviews
Lead External and Internal Audit processes
Partner with Heads of Department to analyse financial performance, KPIs, and profitability drivers
Collaborate on action plans that drive departmental and store performance
Train and coach department managers on financial acumen and KPI management
Organise and facilitate training sessions to build commercial capability
Promote a performance-driven culture with clear objectives and accountability
Evaluate and improve financial and business processes for efficiency and compliance
Identify and mitigate operational and financial risks
Support process improvement initiatives to address underperformance
Own the stock count process and execution
Ensure inventory accuracy and manage shrinkage with Heads of Department
Oversee financial aspects of inventory management and supply chain efficiency
Manage external service providers including security, cleaning, and waste management
Ensure cost efficiency and compliance with service agreements
Partner with the Store Leader on business planning and strategy execution
Provide analytical insights for investment decisions and business growth
Align store-level initiatives with regional performance priorities
Lead the implementation of new processes, systems, and tools
Manage change effectively, ensuring smooth transitions and team engagement
Provide training and communication support during change initiatives
Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (Essential)
Professional certification (CIMA, ACCA, SAICA or equivalent) advantageous
Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial management, business performance, or accounting
Retail or FMCG sector experience preferred
Experience working with ERP/accounting systems and financial reporting tools
Strong financial and analytical acumen
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
Strong leadership and coaching ability
Ability to translate data into actionable business insights
High proficiency in Excel, financial modelling, and reporting systems
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to influence and drive performance across multiple departments
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