Profit Analyst – Woolworths Vacancies

Job Description

The Profit Analyst supports the Business Unit Financial Manager by delivering accurate financial planning, analysis, and performance insights to drive sustainable business results.

• Support the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting cycles

• Liaise with Business Unit stakeholders to consolidate accurate budgets and forecasts

• Analyse budget and forecast variances and provide recommendations to improve business performance

• Perform in-depth analysis on key financial risks and opportunities

• Identify, interpret, and communicate financial levers impacting business results with clear, actionable insights

• Review key business initiatives to ensure required financial returns are achieved

• Support the preparation and presentation of business cases to the Investment Committee

• Monitor implementation of approved initiatives to ensure delivery of planned benefits

• Identify cost management and efficiency opportunities to enhance shareholder returns

• Provide recommendations on process improvements and expense optimisation

• Contribute positively to the execution of Business Unit strategy and overall performance

• Collaborate effectively within the broader Finance, Planning, and Performance teams to deliver finance strategy objectives

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant financial qualification such as BCom or CA (SA)

• 5–10 years’ experience in a profit analysis or similar financial role

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Functional Competencies

• Strong financial modelling capability for ongoing Business Unit performance management

• Ability to develop and deliver clear, insightful financial management information

• Proven analytical skills with the confidence to challenge and recommend improvements

• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive financial matters to diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing

• Proficient in the use of modern decision-support technologies and analytical tools