Financial Business Partner

ARCS; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCS in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting for the automotive division.

You will partner with senior stakeholders and operational teams, perform variance analysis, and develop financial models to guide strategic decisions; advanced Excel and finance systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in financial analysis, management accounting, or financial business partnering.
• Experience in automotive dealership or motor retail is highly advantageous.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and operational management teams.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Financial modelling

Budgeting and forecasting

Management reporting

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related qualification

CIMA or CA(SA) qualification advantageous

Tools

Keyloop

Kerridge CMS

Autobird

Job description

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related qualification.
• CIMA or CA(SA) qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years experience in financial analysis, management accounting, or financial business partnering.
• Automotive dealership or motor retail experience is highly advantageous.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and operational management teams.

Technical Skills:

• Keyloop
• Kerridge CMS
• Autobird
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Financial modelling and analysis
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Management reporting
• Variance analysis

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Financial acumen
• Attention to detail
• Leadership and communication skills
• Stakeholder management
• Strategic thinking
• Excellent time management and teamwork skills