Finance Business Partner

Overview

Reference
Finance Business Par

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location
South Africa -- Johannesburg Metro -- Johannesburg

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
25 April 2025

Closing date
25 Jul 2025 21:59

Our client is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their team, based in Mozambique. A Finance Business Partner (FBP) plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between the finance department and other parts of the business. They provide financial analysis, insightful analysis, and support to help drive strategic decision-making and improve overall business performance. A Finance Business Partner is a strategic role that requires a blend of financial expertise, business acumen, and strong interpersonal skills to effectively support and drive business performance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide detailed financial analysis and insights to support business decision-making.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Analyse financial performance against key business metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Lead the budgeting process for specific business units or the entire organization.
• Develop financial forecasts and track performance against them.
• Identify risks and opportunities in financial plans and advise management accordingly.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop strategic plans.
• Provide financial input and modelling for business cases, new projects, and investment opportunities.
• Support business units with financial planning and performance improvement initiatives.
• Act as a key point of contact for finance-related queries from other departments.
• Work closely with operational teams to understand their financial needs and challenges.
• Communicate financial information in a clear and concise manner to non-financial stakeholders.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting and analysis.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in financial management.
• Develop and maintain financial models and tools to support business decision-making.

Skills:

• Ability to think long-term and contribute to the strategic direction of the business.
• Ability to influence and persuade others to adopt financial recommendations and strategies.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders through insightful analysis.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments and levels of management.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance or management accounting. Professional certification with designation ACMA (CGMA) or studying towards such certification viewed as advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within the Mining and Metals industry, with a strong track record of supporting business decision-making.
• Understanding of the business environment and the ability to align financial strategies with business goals.
• Commitment to ethical behaviours and maintaining confidentiality of financial information.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, data analysis, and the use of financial software (e.g. Microsoft excel, ERP systems, Power BI tools).

Additional Locations:
Cape Town, South Africa; Johannesburg, South Africa