Finance Business Partner

About the role

The Financial Analyst (Finance Business Partner) provides analytical, commercial and informational support to the management team so that performance reviews, operational decisions and improvement plans can be made, helping the organisation meet its profitability and financial objectives. The role supports growth and strategic initiatives across several divisions.

Key responsibilities

• Budgeting and forecasting: prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts within agreed timelines, and give management accurate, structured reporting and insight into financial metrics.
• MIS and management reporting: produce daily, weekly and monthly management reports and presentations for the board, support performance reviews and variance analysis, and coordinate the GL review and accounting issues.
• Working capital and cash flow: advise the Finance Head on working capital planning, prepare monthly cash flow statements and forecasts, identify improvement areas and follow up on business actions.
• Commercial support: analyse pricing for deals, sales versus targets, stock and receivables, capex and project evaluations, and incentive models; maintain a historical database and run exception reporting.
• Financial accounting: support the finance team in year-end audit and help deepen understanding of accounting processes.
• Systems and processes: advise business units on system and process development, act as a SAP user and key project member in group reporting updates, and coordinate process changes.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant or equivalent post-graduate qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis or related fields.
• Ability to manage a large, complex multi-branded business with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills with complex datasets.
• Effective communication and ability to present financial information clearly.
• Proactive, able to work independently.