Commercial Business Partner

Mr Price Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail company is seeking a Commercial Business Partner in Financial Services. This role involves driving profitability and growth across credit and insurance portfolios while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial acumen, data analysis skills, and 3+ years of experience in financial services. Join a dynamic team at a company that values innovation and customer-centric solutions while engaging with projects that reshape the credit and insurance landscape.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in financial services, with exposure to credit, insurance, or retail finance.
• Proven ability to analyse data and develop commercial models.
• Familiarity with FAIS, NCR, and other relevant compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the profitability and growth of credit and insurance portfolios.
• Collaborate with teams to execute strategies and optimise performance.
• Lead projects aimed at improving product and process performance.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Analytical capabilities

Excellent communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or a related field

Professional qualifications (CA(SA), CIMA, CFA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

Commercial Business Partner – Financial Services : Credit & Insurance

Are you ready to shape the future of retail financial services?

Join Mr Price Money as a Commercial Business Partner – Financial Services : Credit & Insurance, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving profitability and growth across our credit and insurance portfolios.

This is your opportunity to leverage data, market insights, and strategic collaboration to deliver innovative solutions that make a real impact.

If you're commercially savvy, analytically strong, and passionate about creating customer-centric products, we want you on our dynamic team.

Be part of a business that values innovation, collaboration, and bold thinking—apply today and help us redefine the credit and insurance landscape!

Purpose

Support the profitability and growth of the credit and insurance portfolios within Mr Price Money by leveraging data, market trends, and cross-functional collaboration.

Drive the execution of commercial projects and business solutions, working closely with senior management to deliver on strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

Strategy Execution & Business Partnering : Collaborate with the Commercial Manager to execute credit and insurance strategies.

Partner with Marketing, Operations, and BI teams to monitor and optimise performance of both new and existing customer bases.

Support the development and execution of omni-channel acquisition and distribution strategies for credit and insurance products.

Build and maintain relationships with external partners and suppliers to enhance product offerings and distribution efficiency.

Product Development & Performance Management : Assist in the design and execution of commercial models and forecasts for new product development.

Monitor product profitability and customer segment performance, recommending improvements as needed.

Conduct market research and trend analysis to identify revenue growth opportunities.

Prepare business cases for product enhancements and innovations.

Work with Finance and BI teams to develop and maintain profitability models, forecasts, and reporting tools.

Analyse customer data, market trends, and channel performance to provide actionable insights.

Support the implementation of spend stimulation and customer engagement initiatives.

Compliance & Risk Management : Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to FAIS, NCR, and other regulatory requirements.

Support quarterly compliance reporting and the implementation of financial and operational controls.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes in the credit and insurance landscape.

Project Leadership & Technology Support : Lead or support projects aimed at improving product and process performance.

Assist in the migration to scalable technology platforms, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and compliance standards.

Collaborate with IT and BI teams to automate and enhance reporting mechanisms.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management : Act as a liaison between various teams (Marketing, Finance, Operations, IT, HR) to ensure cohesive execution of business initiatives.

Support the Commercial Manager in stakeholder management and cross-divisional collaboration.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.

Professional qualifications (CA(SA), CIMA, CFA, or equivalent) advantageous but not required.

Experience

3+ years' experience in financial services, with exposure to credit, insurance, or retail finance.

Experience in product development, distribution optimisation, or business intelligence is advantageous.

Proven ability to analyse data, develop commercial models, and support strategic initiatives.

Strong commercial acumen and analytical capabilities.

Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with BI tools and financial modelling.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

Project management experience and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Familiarity with FAIS, NCR, and other relevant compliance standards.

Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and capitalising on growth opportunities.

About Us

At Mr Price Money, we foster innovation, collaboration, and customer-centric solutions.

Join a dynamic team committed to reshaping the credit and insurance landscape within the retail financial services industry.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to Employment Equity.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance

Industries: Retail