Finance Business Partner

Kura; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global independent outsourcer is seeking a Financial Support professional in Durban to manage procurement control and overhead department financial performance. The role requires strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, with responsibilities including budgeting, variance analysis, and process improvement. Ideal candidates should possess advanced Excel skills and relevant qualifications such as CIMA or ACCA.

Benefits

Enhanced CSP & Maternity/Paternity Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Store Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience of working in a fast-paced cross-functional group.
• Ability to challenge and question trends to identify financial growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Production of Annual Budgeting & Forecasts at a support department level.
• Producing analysis to explain key variances.
• Supporting the budget holders with all key management information.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Excel (Highly Advanced)

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate calibre

CIMA / ACCA part qualified

Job description

Salary

Salary: ZAR Monthly

Who We Are

We are a global independent outsourcer. We employ thousands of talented people across the UK and South Africa so we’re set up to deliver for our clients at all times every day. We work with over 50 of the world’s leading brands across multiple sectors, supercharging their customer service and growing their businesses.

Our industry leading salary and benefits package is outstanding. We offer enhanced wellbeing benefits such as company sick pay, enhanced Maternity and Paternity provision, holiday allowance and tenure based loyalty awards. Recognition is at the core of our culture with a variety of opportunities for our people to be recognised for the job they do every day. With our vision to be Unrivalled in Developing People we focus on the continuous improvement of our people and our unique approach to coaching and learning which has been designed to support every individual.

Our unique approach to coaching and learning has been designed in line with our vision to be Unrivalled in Developing People and we work with every person in our business to provide opportunities that meet their personal needs and objectives.

We value diversity in our business and unite our people under our shared values:

• Vulnerability: We bring our true selves to work.
• Curiosity: We ask questions.
• Learning: We seek feedback.
• Courage: We call it out in the moment.
• Accountability: We know it’s always down to us.

Role Details

You will be responsible for the Financial Support to the business with a focus on procurement control and maintenance of fixed business contracts and costs; this will involve a high level of stakeholder management in order to support the delivery of business objectives within budget. A key aspect of the role will be monitoring and analysing the financial performance of individual overhead departments within Kura.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production of Annual Budgeting & Forecasts at a support department level
• Production of Monthly Management Accounts incorporating accruals, prepayments, etc.
• Producing analysis to explain key variances to identify financial opportunities and risks to ensure results are delivered to plan
• Supporting the budget holders with all key management information
• Developing and maintaining relationships with other areas of the business
• Proactively participating in process improvement projects both within the Finance area and the wider business
• Ad hoc tasks requested by Manager

Benefits

• Enhanced CSP & Maternity / Paternity Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme, a free and confidential personal support service that is available to you 24 hours a day
• Cycle to work scheme – Save up to 42% off a new bike
• Store Discounts - up to 25% off Gym Membership, up to 10% off the cost of a holiday and much more

Requirements

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role
• Previous experience of working in a fast paced cross-functional group
• Highly developed stakeholder management skills
• Ability to challenge and question trends to address issues and identify opportunities for financial growth
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical, communication, management and organisational skills
• Highly Advanced Excel skills

Essential

• Graduate calibre with experience in a challenging and fast paced Operational environment
• CIMA / ACCA part qualified

Preferred

• CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified

Key Skills

Marketing & Sales, Business Administration, Bid, Instrumentation & Control, HACCP

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Finance

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1