Finance Business Partner : Tech Services

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa seeks a qualified CA (SA) with 3 to 5 years' experience for a pivotal Finance Business Partner role. Responsibilities include providing financial analysis, leading budgeting processes, and overseeing cash flow management. This position is ideal for a commercial finance professional ready to influence business strategy and drive performance. Strong SAP and finance partnering experience required.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years post-article experience required.
• Minimum 2 years in Finance Business Partnering / FP&A.
• FMCG / Retail exposure advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Deliver monthly reporting packs and KPI analysis.
• Prepare and review business cases for investments.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and statutory requirements.
• Oversee receivables and working capital management.
• Lead process improvement initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management.
• Develop junior team members.

Skills

Strong SAP experience

Financial modelling

Business evaluation

Excel / ERP systems

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Education

CA (SA)

Job description

SUMMARY :

An exciting opportunity exists for a qualified CA (SA) with 3 to 5 years’ post-article experience to step into a pivotal Finance Business Partner role. This position is ideal for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on working closely with senior stakeholders, shaping financial strategy, and driving business performance.

POSITION INFO :

Minimum Job Requirements :

• Qualification (SA), with 3 to 5 years post-articles.
• Strong SAP experience (essential).
• Minimum 2 years in Finance Business Partnering / FP&A.
• Skilled in financial modelling, business evaluation, and Excel / ERP systems.
• FMCG / Retail exposure advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Responsibilities :

Report to the Financial Manager :

• Strategic & Commercial Insight : Provide forward-looking financial analysis to support decision-making and influence business direction. Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior leaders.
• Budgeting & Forecasting : Lead the preparation, consolidation, and alignment of budgets and rolling forecasts, ensuring financial plans are realistic, robust, and aligned to business objectives.
• Performance Monitoring : Deliver monthly reporting packs, dashboards, and KPI analysis, highlighting risks, opportunities, and corrective actions to keep performance on track.
• Business Cases & Investments : Prepare and review business cases for projects and investments, providing IRR, ROI, payback, and profitability analysis to guide decisions.
• Governance & Compliance : Ensure financial governance, internal controls, and compliance with IFRS and statutory requirements. Support internal and external audits, resolving findings proactively.
• Cash Flow & Balance Sheet Management : Oversee receivables, working capital, and key reconciliations to maintain strong financial discipline.
• Projects & Process Improvement – Lead or support initiatives to enhance processes, controls, automation, and reporting efficiency across the finance function.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Act as a trusted advisor to senior managers, building strong relationships and ensuring finance has a voice at the table.
• Team Leadership & Development : Guide, coach, and develop junior team members, contributing to succession planning and talent retention.

Why apply?

This is a high-impact role where Finance goes beyond reporting : directly influencing business strategy, investment decisions, and operational performance. If you’re ready to make a visible difference and step into a role with real commercial weight, this opportunity offers both challenge and growth.