Specialist: Client Finance Management

BCXP; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial advisory firm in Centurion seeks a Senior Manager: Finance Business Partner to lead commercial and financial management for clients. The role includes managing profit & loss, ensuring compliance, and enhancing client relationships. Candidates should have a strong background in finance or accounting with at least 5 years of experience. This position requires strong skills in budgeting and customer relationship management, contributing significantly to client success.

Qualifications

• 3-year Degree/Diploma/National Diploma in Commerce or Accounting required.
• 5 years’ experience in finance and accounting or related field.
• If highest qualification is grade 12, then 7 years’ experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the profit & loss for the business area.
• Ensure timely invoicing and collection of receivables.
• Prepare client financial packs and explanations.

Skills

Budget Forecasting

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Relationship Building

Education

NQF 6: 3-year Degree/Diploma/National Diploma in Commerce or Accounting

NQF 4: Grade 12

Job description

Senior Manager: Finance Business Partner

Grade: S5

Core Description

Responsible for the commercial and financial management of clients. This entails providing commercial and financial business advisory services to the Client Account Directors and the Vertical Finance Business Partners. The key dimensions of services include financial performance and working capital management, financial planning & analysis, deal review & pipeline management, financial risk & compliance, and customer relationship management.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Manage the profit & loss for the business area, including analysis and interpretation of variances (actuals vs forecast and plan).
• Manage working capital and ensure accurate & timely invoicing and collection of receivables.
• Engage in the preparation of client financial packs and the explanations thereof to key finance stakeholders.
• Manage and execute financial remediation actions to deliver forecast and plans.
• Oversee the compilation and ensure accuracy of required journals, driving compliance with Finance Reporting requirements.
• Align the vertical business strategy with client financial plans and budgets.
• Manage the budgeting and forecasting process at client level, ensuring compliance with BCX corporate budgeting process and principles.
• Manage the pipeline and ensure accuracy and completeness of pipeline financials.
• Maintain a good relationship with clients regarding working capital, client reporting, etc.
• Ensure compliance with group finance and business policies and internal controls.

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

• Budget Forecasting
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Relationship Building

Core Behavioural Competencies

• Analysing
• Culture Match
• Deciding & Initiating Action
• Job Match
• Planning & Organising
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Working with people

Minimum Qualifications

• NQF 6: 3-year Degree/Diploma/National Diploma in Commerce or Accounting
• OR NQF 4: Grade 12

Experience

• 5 Years’ experience in finance and accounting, or related field.
• If highest qualification is grade 12 then 7 Years’ experience in finance and accounting, or related field.

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

• Ability to work extended/long hours as and when required.