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 business meet its profitability and financial objectives. The role uses financial data to support 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: run daily, weekly and monthly management reports and presentations, support performance reviews and variance analysis, and coordinate the finance team's GL review and accounting issues.
• Incentives: review, manage and process incentives, and produce quality reviews and recommendations for management.
• 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, compare monthly sales against targets, support stock and receivables analysis, advise on capex and project evaluations, and maintain a historical database with exception reporting.
• Financial accounting: support the finance team in year-end audit and in improving 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 with business units.

Required profile

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

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating complex datasets.
• Effective communication and clear presentation of financial information.