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Senior Finance Business Partner
Jse Limited
Gauteng
On-site
ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000
Full time
Job summary
A financial services firm based in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial support. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and performance management. The candidate should have at least 5 years of experience, a strong analytical background, and excellent communication skills. Join us in enhancing our financial decision-making processes and supporting our strategic objectives.
Qualifications
- Proven experience (at least 5 years) in working as a finance business partner.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with data tools is beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end month-end reporting for the ARO and International coverage businesses.
- Provide financial guidance and performance analysis to stakeholders.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and develop rolling forecasts.
Skills
Education
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Job Purpose
The Senior Finance Business Partner is responsible for supporting and managing the Finance Business Partners in conjunction with performance management, decision taking and commercial support, pricing support/product profitability analysis, product modelling/profitability, budgeting/forecasting, business case preparation and review, market/customer/competitor analysis and are a key agent of change.
- Business Partner Activities: Manage and support Finance business in their functions and output to key stakeholder to ensure consistency and accuracy
- Act as the main link between the Finance function and the business (e.g. Operations and Sales teams)
- Provide proactive business, functional and external (market, competitor and customer) insight based on in–depth business knowledge
- Solve key business problems in a timely manner
- Improve business decision making, influencing and drive optimal business outcomes
- Develop and sustain long term relationships with business stakeholders (e.g. CFO, Business Heads, BLT Group)
- Identify and challenge ways of working that impact efficient performance delivery and influence stakeholders to initiate changes with the COE and GPOs
- Identify gaps and close out in a timely manner
- Coach non-finance managers for gaps identified
- Form judgments based on ambiguous and incomplete data
- Partner closely with business decision makers to gain deeper understanding of business operations
- Compilation of Business Plan: Enable the compilation of the Business Plan for the Business Unit
- Facilitating and compiling the Business Unit plans Integrating BU operational plans with financial plan to enable operating plan delivery
- Influencing strategic direction of the Business Unit through interpretation of the financial and sustainable impacts of strategic direction
- Challenging Business Unit assumptions and strategies to ensure alignment with common realities and Group functions
- Review finance business partners business plans
- Governance and Financial Risk: Ensure appropriate governance and financial risk management
- Create business risk awareness to identify risks for the short and medium-term financial strategic objectives, and to develop and implement necessary risk mitigating plans in line with the organisation Risk Management Framework
- Provide specialist input into financial risk matters and fulfil a governance role in accounting, tax, insurance, procurement, financial information management systems by liaising with Centres of Excellence
- Ensure the operation of robust internal control system in the Business Unit to enhance control effectiveness and address process inefficiencies by liaising with Design Authority Team
- Customer Service: Manage and enhance customer service expectations and ensure continuous improvement and service
- Use a formalised process to understand customer needs
- Ensure customer needs and requirements are satisfied through appropriate systems / processes / procedures
- Initiate change to continually improve all aspect of service delivery
- Resource Management: Focus team on key performance areas to achieve business objectives and identify and manage risk / opportunities
- Embed appropriate performance management with direct reports
- Contribute to the formation of a key element of functional strategy through specialist expertise and insights, to ensure that the strategy meets business needs
- Information and Business Advice: Provide specialist advice on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, resolving complex or contentious queries and issues and enabling others to take appropriate actions
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Planning and Organizing
- Assessment
- Compliance Management
- Costing and Budgeting
- Numerical Skills
- Policy and procedures
- Strategic Planning
- Strong analytical skills with good proven track record of developing practical recommendations from financial and data insights
- Collaboration and communication skills
- Commercial awareness and judgement
- Bachelor's degree, Qualified Accountant (CIMA/CA (TOPP) or equivalent)
- Proven experience (at least 5 years) in working as a finance business partner and/or financial planning and analysis in a management position
- Experience of planning, managing and organising resources within a short/ medium timescale within the overall policy framework
- Strong analytical skills with good proven track record of developing practical recommendations from financial and data insights
- Collaboration and communication skills
- Commercial awareness and judgement
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Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together…one story at a time.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
Job Summary
Provide strategic financial support and insight to the coverage business, enabling informed decision-making and driving performance. Partners with stakeholders to deliver budgeting, financial analysis, performance management and commercial advice aligned to business goals.
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Senior Finance Business Partner to assist with end-to-end client reporting within the corporate and investment bank. This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives on data-driven insights, enjoys solving complex problems creatively, and is passionate about delivering exceptional reporting and performance management solutions that drive strategic decision-making.
The successful individual will be primarily responsible for the reporting for the ARO and the International coverage teams, Pan Africa RWA analysis as well as the management of automated banker and sector heads/in-country coverage heads scorecards.
The above includes month end reporting; Working with the MyMI team to understand the data and resolve issues; Address adhoc questions from bankers and heads; Run scorecards;Work with the numerous stakeholders to derive a budget that aligns with product and makes sense considering sector, country and macroeconomic nuances. The individual will be expected to translate the numbers into a story that can be easily understood and use the data to provide valuable insights that allow the business to make decisions. The role will involve a level of agility as the team is flexible around tasks each member is responsible for to avoid key-man dependency and ensure constant opportunities for learning and development.
- Client-Focused Financial Reporting: Oversee end-to-end month-end reporting for the ARO and International coverage businesses, ensuring timely, accurate, and insightful financial outputs.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand reporting needs and deliver tailored solutions.
- Work with the MyMI team to develop automated reporting tools and dashboards.
- Identify and implement solutions to streamline reporting processes and improve data quality.
- Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for internal and external clients.
- Act as a trusted advisor to business units, providing financial guidance and performance analysis.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls.
- Continuously explore and adopt new technologies and data tools to enhance reporting capabilities.
- Design and maintain performance scorecards for bankers and client teams, aligning KPI"s with the broader CIB scorecard.
- Work with the MyMI team and developers to implement automated scorecards and ensure monthly publications meet expectations.
- Provide monthly and bi-annual performance reviews with commentary and anomaly analysis.
- Address adhoc questions from bankers and heads regarding scorecards.
- Lead the annual budgeting process for the ARO and International coverage businesses, coordinating with product, sector heads, countries and corridor heads.
- Develop rolling forecasts and scenario models to support agile decision-making.
- Analyze budget vs. actuals and provide actionable insights to improve financial performance.
- Support initiatives to optimize capital usage across the organization
- Perform analysis of RWA's across sectors and teams
- Work with capital management to cascade the RWA budget to client
- Work closely with the Management Information (MI) team to ensure data integrity, consistency, and completeness across all reporting platforms.
- Collaborate on the development of reconciliation processes and controls to improve reporting reliability.
- Act as a trusted advisor to business, providing financial insight and challenge to support strategic initiatives.
- Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CIMA/CA(SA)/ACCA preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in a finance role within the banking or financial services sector or audit.
- Proven experience in client reporting, financial analysis, and business partnering.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office. Proficiency in other data tools is beneficial.
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems creatively and drive process improvements.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Ability to work with vast quantities of data.
Postgraduate Degrees and Professional Qualifications: Financial Sciences (Required)
Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised
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Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together…one story at a time.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
Job Summary
Provide strategic financial support and insight to the coverage business, enabling informed decision-making and driving performance. Partners with stakeholders to deliver budgeting, financial analysis, performance management and commercial advice aligned to business goals.
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Senior Finance Business Partner to assist with end-to-end client reporting within the corporate and investment bank. This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives on data-driven insights, enjoys solving complex problems creatively, and is passionate about delivering exceptional reporting and performance management solutions that drive strategic decision-making.
The successful individual will be primarily responsible for the reporting for the ARO and the International coverage teams, Pan Africa RWA analysis as well as the management of automated banker and sector heads/in-country coverage heads scorecards.
The above includes month end reporting; Working with the MyMI team to understand the data and resolve issues; Address adhoc questions from bankers and heads; Run scorecards;Work with the numerous stakeholders to derive a budget that aligns with product and makes sense considering sector, country and macroeconomic nuances. The individual will be expected to translate the numbers into a story that can be easily understood and use the data to provide valuable insights that allow the business to make decisions. The role will involve a level of agility as the team is flexible around tasks each member is responsible for to avoid key-man dependency and ensure constant opportunities for learning and development.
- Client-Focused Financial Reporting: Oversee end-to-end month-end reporting for the ARO and International coverage businesses, ensuring timely, accurate, and insightful financial outputs.
Johannesburg, Gauteng The Recruitment Council
Posted 26 days ago
Are you a highly skilled and experienced Financial Planning Associate looking to join an independent financial planning business that sets the industry standard?
Responsibilities:
- Financial Needs Analysis (FNA): Prepare comprehensive FNAs across Risk, Pre-retirement, and Post-retirement planning.
- Portfolio Strategy: Prepare investment proposal documents, review existing client portfolios, and create detailed review files.
- Compliance & Administration: Ensure all client files adhere to POPI, FICA, and FAIS legislation requirements. You will also perform quality control on quotations, submissions, and oversee the implementation process.
- Client Interface: Manage client relationships, set up review appointments, and act as the liaison with product providers to follow up on submitted instructions and research new and existing products.
Experience & Qualifications: A minimum of 5 years in a similar Para-planning role.
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About the Company
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our Finance department. We are looking for a talented individual with relevant skills and experience as a Country Lead: Financial Planning and Analysis, based in CCBSA Midrand. The successful candidate will report directly to the Financial Director.
About the Role
The Country Lead: FP&A will play a crucial role in overseeing financial planning and analysis for the organization.
Key Outcomes
Drive Compliance and Close-Out of Audit Findings
Maintain Up-to-Date Finance Governance Documents
Deliver Accurate and Insightful Financial Reporting
Lead Budgeting and Forecasting Cycles
Enhance Financial Planning and Analysis Capability
Ensure Strategic Alignment with CCBA Financial Objectives
Champion Business Partnering and Decision Support
Build Finance Capability and Data Ownership
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Added advantage: CA(SA), MBA.
Experience
- 5–7 years of financial experience, with at least 5 years in management roles.
- Proven track record in finance leadership roles with responsibility for decision-making and strategic oversight.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in the beverage or FMCG industry.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, especially MSD, is highly beneficial.
Pay range and compensation package
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.
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Finance Business Partner
Bryanston, Gauteng R900000 - R1200000
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CORPORATE LEADER APPOINTMENTS SOLUTIONS is a proudly South African company located in Randburg, Gauteng. This role is for a Finance Business Partner - Remittances. Responsibilities include financial planning and reporting, business planning, and providing insightful financial analysis.
- Skills in Financial Planning and Business Planning
- Strong Analytical Skills and experience in Finance
- Expertise in Financial Reporting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members from different departments
- Experience in the remittances or financial services industry is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
Johannesburg, Gauteng The Recruitment Council
Posted 26 days ago
Are you a highly skilled and experienced Financial Planning Associate looking to join an independent financial planning business that sets the industry standard?
Responsibilities:
- Financial Needs Analysis (FNA)
- Portfolio Strategy
- Compliance & Administration
- Client Interface
Experience & Qualifications: A minimum of 5 years in a similar Para-planning role.
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About the Company
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our Finance department. This is a long-form posting with several subsections and notes; please review the content for accuracy and relevance.
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