Finance Business Partner

CA Financial Appointments; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A large multifaceted organization is seeking a commercially-minded Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic finance team. This high-impact role involves budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling to drive profitability across business units. You will lead annual budgeting cycles, partner with unit heads for strategic insights, and manage a small team. This is a chance to shape business decisions and support sustainable growth in a structured and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Ability to partner with business leaders and provide strategic insights.
• Skillful in driving profitability and managing financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and monthly forecasting cycles.
• Partner with business unit heads for financial insights.
• Drive ROI analysis and performance tracking.
• Manage financial reporting and risk analysis.

Skills

Financial modelling

Budgeting and forecasting

ROI analysis

Performance tracking

Team management

Education

Relevant financial qualification

Job description

We’re looking for a commercially‑minded Finance Business Partner to join a dynamic group finance team. This is a high‑impact role where your insights will shape business decisions across multiple units.

Who the company is

This is a large, multifaceted organisation with operations spanning across the country. It’s fast‑paced, structured, and focused on continuous improvement – a great environment for strategic thinkers who enjoy partnering with senior stakeholders.

What the role is about

You’ll be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and driving profitability across a portfolio of business units. Your financial insights will help guide operational decisions and support sustainable growth.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead annual budgeting and monthly forecasting cycles
• Partner with business unit heads to provide financial insights and strategic recommendations
• Drive ROI analysis and performance tracking
• Own financial reporting, risk analysis, and scenario planning
• Review and improve financial processes, cost models, and reporting tools
• Act as the key liaison between finance and operations
• Manage a small team and support their development