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Profit Analyst
Listing reference: woolw_001391
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 31 December 2025
Position summary
Industry: Auditing/Accounting
Job category: Budgeting
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
EE position: No
Introduction
To assist the BU Financial Manager with providing the business with a sound system of performance management that is aligned with the achievement of companywide financial goals and balanced scorecard. To optimize the ongoing and sustainable profit performance of the decision by providing the necessary decision-making framework and support.
Job description
- Assist the BU FInancial Manager with effective planning in the form of an annual budgeting which is regulary updated with forecasr. Liase with the BU stakeholders to provide accurate,consolidate budgets and forecasts for the BU.
- Budget & forecast variances are analysed and recommendations are made to correct or improve BU performance.
- In-depth analysis is performed on key financial risk / opportunity areas in the business. The financial levers are understood and communicated to the business together with clear recommendations.
- Key business initiatives are reviewed to ensure that they meet the required returns. Support is provided to the BU to present these cases to the Investment Committee. Implementation is reviewed to ensure delivery of benefits.
- Identify cost management opportunities – processes or expenses – for ensuring a sound return for shareholders and make recommendations on how these should be dealt with
- Make an effective and positive contribution to the Business unit in the execution of its strategy and in its performance, and to be recognised as such by the BU leadership team.
- Play an effective role in the broader Finance team and the Planning and Performance team to ensure the combined delivery of the Finance strategy.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
Relevant Financial qualification – B. Comm or CA (SA
5-10 years profit analyst experience
Advanced Excel experience
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
· Able to use financial models for ongoing Business Unit performance assessment and management.
· Able to develop and produce clear financial management information..
· Able to analyze financial information and make clear recommendations for improvement to line management – even when this is unpopular.
· Able to communicate complex and often contentious matters to a wide rage of audiences both verbally and in writing.
· Able to effectively use latest decision support technologies & tools
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO: HEAD OF CENTRAL BUYING / HEAD OF AFRICA & ENGEN (12 MONTHS CONTRACT)
Listing reference: woolw_001392
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 9 January 2026
Position summary
Industry: FMCG & Supply Management
Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Temporary
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
To provide a professional and comprehensive Personal Assistant service and administrative support to the Trading Heads of Central Buying and Engen & Africa.
Job description
- Provide an advanced, efficient, confidential administrative service to the Heads of Central Buying and Engen & Africa, whilst additional support where necessary to extended teams – including travel arrangements, coordination of diaries, document preparation, screening calls, managing email, office management, presentations, etc.
- Effective diary management and follow-up to ensure appropriate and constructive time allocation.
- Maintain confidentiality and deal effectively with sensitive information at all times
- Co-ordinate events for the various central teams
- Processing of accounts, petty cash and travel reconciliations for management and team
- Ordering of stationary and other office equipment
- Travel, diary & meeting management
- Preparation of presentations and other documentation
- General administration
Minimum requirements
- 3 year Secretarial diploma or other relevant / similar tertiary qualification
- Ability to effectively consolidate strategic information and documentation
- Budgeting skills and understanding of the Woolworths’ financial processes
- Enthusiastic and confident with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to build strong relationships
- High level of proficiency ito information systems and working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Outlook)
- Effective communication skills – both verbal and written
- Strong administrative and secretarial influence
- Exceptional customer service and conflict handling skills
- Analytical skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Ability to multi-task, to prioritise workload and to work under pressure
- Ability to work and make decisions independently
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