Finance Business Partner

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a skilled Finance Business Partner to provide financial insights and guidance to support strategic decisions in the business. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various departments, analyze financial data, prepare reports, and drive cost control initiatives. A relevant honors degree, CA (SA) or CIMA qualification, and an MBA are preferred for this role. If you're a motivated finance professional passionate about driving business success, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Honors Degree (preferably B.Com Accounting or Management Accounting) or equivalent.
• Qualified CA (SA) or CIMA.
• MBA will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department heads to understand their financial needs.
• Analyze financial data and develop financial models.
• Prepare and present financial reports and forecasts.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance against targets.
• Provide financial expertise in business evaluations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic financial advising

Budget preparation

Cost control initiatives

Education

Honors Degree in Accounting or Management Accounting

Qualified CA (SA) or CIMA

MBA

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Finance Business Partner to join our client's team. The Finance Business Partner will play a crucial role providing financial insights, analyses, and guidance to support strategic and operational decision-making across the Commercial and Operations areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department heads and business leaders to understand their financial needs and provide strategic financial advice and support.
• Analyze financial data and develop financial models to support decision-making and drive business performance.
• Prepare and present financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance against targets and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide financial expertise in evaluating business opportunities, investments, and projects.
• Drive cost control initiatives and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor on financial matters.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in finance and business partnering.
• Support the Finance team in month‑end close, financial reporting, and other ad‑hoc tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Honors Degree (preferably B.Com Accounting or Management Accounting) or equivalent and
• Qualified CA (SA) or CIMA
• MBA will be advantageous

If you are a motivated and dynamic finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about driving business success, we would love to hear from you.