Finance Business Partner

Yellosa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 100 000 - 140 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing organization in Johannesburg is seeking a Finance Business Partner to lead financial strategy and provide insights for decision-making. The successful candidate will manage reporting, compliance with regulations, and lead a high-performing finance team. This strategic role demands senior finance leadership experience, particularly in manufacturing or FMCG environments, along with strong knowledge of SAP and advanced Excel. The position offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive and structured work environment.

Benefits

Structured work environment

Professional development opportunities

High-impact role with visibility at country and group level

Qualifications

• Senior finance leadership experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong preference for experience within Nigerian or multinational organisations.
• Proven experience in a matrix organisation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted finance partner to the Managing Director and leadership team.
• Lead financial strategy, business planning, and forecasting.
• Full accountability for monthly reporting and overall financial position.

Skills

Finance business partnering

Commercial finance capability

Advanced Excel skills

SAP experience

Power BI or similar analytics tools

Education

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

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Strategic Finance & Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted finance partner to the Managing Director and leadership team, challenging performance and supporting sound decision‑making.
• Lead financial strategy, business planning, forecasting, and rolling forecasts.
• Identify and drive value‑creation initiatives through data‑driven insights and commercial analysis.
• Support pricing strategy, margin optimisation, cost management, and profitability improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate strategic investments, CAPEX, joint ventures, and acquisition opportunities.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Full accountability for monthly reporting, budgets, forecasts, and management accounts.
• Lead Monthly Business Reviews and present financial performance to executive leadership.
• Manage cash flow, working capital optimisation, and overall financial position.
• Oversee production planning reviews and monitor price and cost variances.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in line with IFRS and Group standards.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead internal and external audit processes.
• Maintain strong internal controls and risk management practices.
• Manage tax compliance, credit control, insurance, and governance processes.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, develop, and coach a high‑performing local finance team.
• Drive a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a role model aligned to company values, with strong emphasis on ethics, safety, and employee engagement.
• Operate effectively within a unionised and manufacturing environment where applicable.

Stakeholder & Matrix Collaboration

• Act as the main finance interface with Shared Services.
• Collaborate closely with Group Finance, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and Internal Control teams.
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.

The Successful Applicant

• Senior finance leadership experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience at leading Nigerian or multinational organisations.
• Proven experience operating in a matrix organisation.
• Track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving commercial outcomes.
• Exposure to unionised environments is advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification strongly preferred (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

Technical Skills

• Strong finance business partnering and commercial finance capability.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• SAP experience (essential).
• Power BI or similar analytics tools.
• Solid understanding of IFRS, tax, internal controls, and working capital management.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position based in Ikeja within a reputable organisation.
• Opportunities to work with cutting‑edge financial tools like SAP and Power BI.
• A structured work environment with a focus on professional development.
• This is a high‑impact finance leadership role offering significant visibility at country and group level, ideal for a strong Nigerian finance professional ready to step into a strategic, commercially focused position within a multinational manufacturing environment.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Finance Business Partner in the industrial / manufacturing sector, we encourage you to apply today.