Finance Business Partner

1 week ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Absa Bank Limited Full time

Bring your possibility to life Define your career with us
- 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

To provide and interpret financial information to all stakeholders of the business for informed decision making. To execute on, support and educate line managers in the execution of finance related activities and monitor line adherence to Finance best practise and principles.

**Job Description**:
Accountability: Managing the Finance Environment
- Execute strategic objectives as articulated by the Chief Operating Officer (COO)/ or CFO for the Business Unit (BU) explaining key focus areas to Executives and line managers.
- Prepare and present monthly financials and variance commentary at Divisional Manco meetings and where required support the Senior Finance Business Partners with presentation to EXCO Meetings.
- Implement and monitor cost control initiatives within the different functional areas within the Business Units in order to achieve overall Business Unit cost targets.
- Track cost savings benefits for the different centres within the business unit for which the role is responsible as and when required.
- Implement programmes and financial systems and policies as may be directed by the Senior Finance Business Partner for the financial year.
- Compile and present Financials to the relevant business owners on a monthly basis including financial actuals against forecasted trends.
- Conduct research and develop financial forecasts and indicators for the business to enable effective financial decision making and early warning systems.
- Participate in business initiatives or Group and Cluster financial initiatives on behalf of the business unit where required and ensure deliverables and frameworks are effectively implemented in own area of responsibility. (e.g. financial transfers between business units, group financial projects and business unit level financial drives and programmes).

Accountability: Financial management and Business Partnering
- Allocate duties to team members where required to execute and coordinate finance activities required within the business unit to ensure adherence to sound financial management and accounting practices within Business Unit.
- Execute the monthly financial processes to ensure accuracy of inputs and results of the financial system, including FTE cost monitoring, journal processing, Balance sheet management, etc.
- Facilitate yearly financial restatements process to align the financial structure to updated company structure.
- Monitor financial trends and identify gaps, based on gaps identified, motivate requests and new ways of work to the Senior Business Partner for additional resources including people, budget and equipment
- Obtain a thorough understanding of the business unit’s strategy and explain it to team members in such a way that they understand the contribution they have to make
- Provide financial advise and guidance to line managers and business owners on new initiatives, current budget management practices and trends in expenditure in their areas of accountability.
- Explain targets and take accountability for the monitoring and achievement of own and team performance objectives in the department in terms of return on investments, financial risk, financial planning and governance. Create and present quarterly and monthly plans to ensure delivery for the year.
- Manage departmental budgets including signing off of invoices and quotes within mandate. Escalate out of budgets or items higher than approved mandate to the next level manager.
- Rigorously monitor expenditure against approved budgets for the areas of accountability and put measures in place to address variances. Continuously identify areas for improved efficiency and reduced cost.
- Conduct basic statistical analysis to track performance variances and determine the root causes of errors. Make recommendations for productivity or process enhancements to process owners
- Implement productivity improvement measures by coaching line managers on any new processes or on their areas for improvement.
- Populate balanced scorecards for the specific department on a monthly basis. Work with the team to address shortcomings during the next month. Escalate any major issues identified to the next level manager
- Participate in the measurement and reporting of internal and external Service Level Agreements on a monthly basis.
- Address any process failures specific to the department under management.

Accountability: Business Planning
- Partner with the departments and the BU line managers to complete sound annual financial plans within the agreed timeframes.
- Review the 3 year forecast for Medium Term Plans (MTP's) for the area of accountability in accorda

  • Finance Business Partner

    1 day ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Top Talent Professional Services Full time

    We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to work closely with our senior leadership team to drive business growth and profitability. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, and operations, as well as strong leadership skills.Key Responsibilities :Partner with commercial and operating teams to identify areas...

  • Finance Business Partner

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Sage Full time

    The core mission of a finance business partner is to provide quality strategic financial and analytical insight and advice to support commercial decisions and help deliver financial targets. This role will build strong commercial relationships with key senior stakeholders across the business and support them to drive and monitor business performance, ensure...

  • Finance Business Partner

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time

    Our client, a fast-growing company in the technology sector , is seeking a Finance Business Partner to oversee financial planning, revenue recognition, and international reporting . The ideal candidate will have experience working with IFRS 15 compliance and supporting financial operations in a global, multi-entity structure . This role requires a finance...

  • Finance Business Partner

    1 week ago

    City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 60 Degrees Full time

    **Finance Business Partner (JHB North)** **The opportunity that awaits you**: Have you recently become eligible to register as a CA(SA)? Are you at the final stretch to become a CA(SA)? Are you passionate about Tech? If you answered yes, then we have just the opportunity for you!! We have partnered with a global SaaS client offering a world class product in...

  • Finance Business Partner

    3 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Absa Bank Limited Full time

    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...

  • Finance Business Partner

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time

    Our client, a fast-growing company in the technology sector , is seeking a Finance Business Partner to oversee financial planning, revenue recognition, and international reporting . The ideal candidate will have experience working with IFRS 15 compliance and supporting financial operations in a global, multi-entity structure . This role requires a finance...

  • Finance Business Partner

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Secondments Recruitment Full time

    **Job Advert Summary**: To provide Finance business partnering support, oversee the delivery of end-to-end financial accounting and financial management accounting services to the organisation. Determine and implement policies, procedures and processes for Finance in line with the wider Finance policies, regulatory/statutory requirements and good...

  • Finance Business Partner

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time

    Our client, a well-established name in the FMCG sector, is seeking a Supply Chain Finance Business Partner to collaborate with operations, providing financial guidance and decision support. This role will be responsible for cost management, financial planning, budgeting, and driving efficiencies within the plant and broader supply chain.Job Experience and...

  • Finance Business Partner

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time

    Our client, a fast-growing company in the technology sector, is seeking a Finance Business Partner to oversee financial planning, revenue recognition, and international reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience working with IFRS 15 compliance and supporting financial operations in a global, multi-entity structure. This role requires a finance...

  • Finance Business Partner

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Webhelp Full time

    **Finance** **Location** - Johannesburg, South Africa**Language** - English*** **Job Advert**: - Are you looking for more than just an opportunity to crunch numbers and roll out data analysis? Are you ready to work alongside innovative clients and stakeholders in a company that thinks human and pushes boundaries? Concentrix + Webhelp is in search for a...

  • Finance Business Partner

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Webhelp Full time

    **Job Advert** Are you looking for more than just an opportunity to crunch numbers and roll out data analysis? Are you ready to work alongside innovative clients and stakeholders in a company that thinks human and pushes boundaries? Concentrix + Webhelp is in search for a Financial Business Partner to join our team in Cape Town where you’ll receive a...

  • Finance Business Partner

    1 week ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa South African Bankers Services Company Pty Ltd Full time

    **Job Description**: BankservAfrica form part of the South African National Payments System and are a trusted partner of the financial industry, including banking institutions, and therefore require that employees adhere to unwavering standards of honesty and transparency in performing their duties. PURPOSE As a Finance Business Partner you will be...

  • Senior Finance Business Partner

    2 days ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Standard Bank of South Africa Limited Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced finance professional to join our team as a Senior Finance Business Partner. In this role, you will provide full financial management services to various areas of the bank through engagement and leadership of teams.ResponsibilitiesYou will be responsible for:Providing financial management services...

  • Finance Business Partner

    2 days ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Robert Walters Full time

    What you'll do:As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in providing strong analytical insight into our client's financial performance. You will be responsible for owning the annual budget preparation cycle, developing and maintaining a robust revenue reporting tool, and producing monthly board packs. Your strategic financial analysis...

  • Finance Business Partner

    2 days ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Outside Capital Full time

    Join a dynamic finance team as a Finance Business Partner I, where you'll take on the challenge of managing financial activities across a varied portfolio. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop and optimize financial processes, ensuring both growth and sustainability at multiple levels. Engage with stakeholders to negotiate budgets, provide...

  • Finance Business Partner

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa BankservAfrica Full time

    This details all the information about the job posting. - Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. **Do you see a future that includes more?** **More exposure to innovative technologies, more personal growth, more experience?** **Look at the position we have available and see how, together we can shape your future, so that you can give...

  • Finance Business Partner

    3 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa BankservAfrica Full time

    This details all the information about the job posting. - Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. **Do you see a future that includes more?** **More exposure to innovative technologies, more personal growth, more experience?** **Look at the position we have available and see how, together we can shape your future, so that you can give...

  • Finance Business Partner

    1 week ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Six Sense Full time

    Gauteng, JHB - Northern Suburbs - Annually Cost To Company (Market related) A large privately owned insurance group providing short -term and life insurance is looking to appoint a Finance Business Partner **Required Qualifications**: - Matric - Qualified CA (SA) - non-negotiable **Required Experience**: - 5 -6 years post articles reporting experience...

  • Finance Business Partner

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Outside Capital Full time

    Job Description: Join a dynamic finance team as a Finance Business Partner I, where you'll take on the challenge of managing financial activities across a varied portfolio. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop and optimize financial processes, ensuring both growth and sustainability at multiple levels. Engage with stakeholders to negotiate...

  • Finance Business Partner

    3 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Outside Capital Full time

    Job Description: Join a dynamic finance team as a Finance Business Partner I, where you'll take on the challenge of managing financial activities across a varied portfolio. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop and optimize financial processes, ensuring both growth and sustainability at multiple levels. Engage with stakeholders to negotiate...