Financial Business Partner

ARCS; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCS in South Africa seeks a seasoned Financial Analyst/Business Partner to drive financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. You will partner with senior stakeholders and operational teams to provide insight and drive performance.

Requires a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting, CIMA/CA(SA) advantageous, 5+ years in finance, Advanced Excel, modelling and budgeting, with strong leadership and communication skills for this automotive retail role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Budgeting & forecasting

Management reporting

Variance analysis

Job description

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s 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