Finance Business Partner- Commercial

3 weeks ago


Sandton, South Africa Orica Full time

Orica is the world’s largest provider of commercial explosives and innovative blasting systems to the mining, quarrying, oil and gas and construction markets, a leading supplier of sodium cyanide for gold extraction, and a specialist provider of ground support services in mining and tunnelling.

Our purpose is to make our customers successful, every day, all around the world. We take pride in operating safely, responsibly and sustainably. Together, these enable us to grow and create enduring value for our shareholders.

Founded in 1874, Orica has more than 140 years of experience and investment in innovation. We are the global leader in mining and civil services, with a diverse workforce of around 11,500 employees, servicing customers across more than 100 countries. Orica is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: ORI).

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us - we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work. About the role

We are extremely excited to announce that we are on the lookout for a professional and dedicated Business Partner: Commercial Finance to be based in our offices in Johannesburg in South Africa. This role will be reporting to the Senior Manager Finance.

The primary responsibilities include delivering commercial insights and value add, providing business support, managing reporting, and offering financial business partner analysis support to the commercial team. Additionally, occasional travel to our Africa South operations will be required for this role.

The role will be suited for an innovative and proactive individual; highly motivated and ambitious individual with a strong desire to excel.
In return for your professional commitment, we can offer a market competitive salary, development and growth and support into leadership or engineering specialisation. What you will be doing

Providing accurate, meaningful, and timely business and regional performance reports to the lead team;
Ensuring month end, quarterly and half year reporting is compliant with corporate requirements, on time and of high quality;
Preparing and presenting Monthly Business Reviews MBR’s) to the lead team;
Adhering to financial control framework, generating, and ensuring accurate MBR reporting
Business partnering to improve financial performance of the region with focus on growth. This includes financial analysis support for contracts (GQOMs financial modelling);
Guiding, reviewing and interrogating analysis on business unit results, trends, market conditions etc;
Performing Variance Analysis against forecast and budgets and flag any opportunities or risks;
Providing finance support to the Area Business Manager and lead team;
Providing accurate, meaningful, and timely business and regional performance reports to the lead team;
Reporting on KPIs to deliver EAA goals;
Monitoring and enabling achievement of TWC targets to optimise cash generation;
Local statutory and tax submissions;
Risk mitigation execution. What you will bring

Possession of a CA (SA), CIMA, MBA, or equivalent qualification, along with a professional accreditation, would be advantageous;
5-7 years of pertinent work experience in a business partnering capacity.
Strong financial and business acumen;
Robust Stakeholder engagement;
Experience in facilitating senior management presentations;
Advanced Excel;
Comfortable working in a constantly changing/ambiguous environment;
Ability to influence strategic decision makers through relevant financial analysis;
Adept at planning and organisation;
Strong interpersonal skills and high EQ/self-awareness;
Knowledge and experience in SAP, PowerBI (PBI), Budgeting and Forecasting tools; What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home. We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for emplo



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