Strategic Finance Partner for Multi-Entity Growth

Core; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Computer Business seeks a Senior Finance Business Partner to join our finance leadership team, reporting directly to the CFO. This strategic role supports multiple operating entities, partnering with executive leadership, commercial teams and operations to shape decisions and drive value across the group.

You’ll translate financial insight into action, manage forecasting and cashflow, and lead initiatives to optimise margins, pricing and working capital in a fast-growth, multi-entity

Qualifications

• Finance or Accounting Degree (minimum requirement).
• CA(SA) or CIMA at Strategic Level preferred, though strong commercial finance experience will be considered.
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in finance, including senior finance business partnering or commercial finance leadership roles.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth, multi-entity commercial environments.
• Ability to translate financial data into strategic commercial insight.
• Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, and analytics.
• High-level Excel and data analytics skills with ability to manage significant complexity.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience interrogating margin, pricing, and cost structures.
• Experience with ERP systems and reporting/BI tools.
• Exposure to retail, wholesale, distribution, or technology sectors advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling across multiple operating entities.
• Drive margin, pricing, and gross profit optimisation in partnership with commercial and operational teams.
• Manage cashflow, working capital, and FX risk, including visibility and hedging strategies.
• Own financial reporting, month-end close processes, and Quarterly Business Reviews.
• Partner with Business Unit Heads and commercial leaders to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Oversee inventory and supply chain finance, including stock valuation, slow-moving inventory analysis, and working capital efficiency.
• Drive automation, digital transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes.
• Strengthen risk management, governance, and internal controls in line with IFRS and internal policy requirements.
• Deliver meaningful financial insights that influence executive and commercial decision-making.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical thinking

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Education

Finance or Accounting Degree

CA(SA) or CIMA (Strategic Level)

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Core Computer Business seeks a Senior Finance Business Partner to join our finance leadership team, reporting directly to the CFO. This strategic role supports multiple operating entities, partnering with executive leadership, commercial teams and operations to shape decisions and drive value across the group.

You’ll translate financial insight into action, manage forecasting and cashflow, and lead initiatives to optimise margins, pricing and working capital in a fast-growth, multi-entity