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Finance Business Partner (Contractor)

Boardroom Appointments3,354 open roles

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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The posting

Are you a commercially driven Finance Business Partner with strong financial management, analytical and strategic business partnering experience?

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Finance Business Partner II to join a leading financial services organisation within its Corporate & Investment Banking environment.

We are seeking a highly analytical, commercially astute finance professional who can translate complex financial information into meaningful business insights, influence senior stakeholders and support strategic financial decision-making.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in financial planning, performance analysis, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and strengthening financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Business Partnering & Strategic Support

  • Partner with senior business leaders to provide financial insights and strategic recommendations.
  • Analyse financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
  • Provide financial guidance to stakeholders to support informed business decisions.
  • Build strong relationships across Finance and business functions.

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Coordinate and consolidate annual budgets and financial forecasts.
  • Analyse actual performance against budgets, forecasts and financial targets.
  • Investigate and explain significant financial variances.
  • Support financial planning and budget presentations to senior stakeholders.

Management Reporting & Financial Analysis

  • Prepare accurate monthly financial and management reports.
  • Analyse income statements, balance sheets and general ledger movements.
  • Provide meaningful commentary on financial performance, trends and variances.
  • Prepare financial reports and presentations for management, boards and committees.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes and financial visibility.

Financial Controls, Risk & Governance

  • Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies.
  • Perform and oversee financial reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
  • Identify financial and operational risks and recommend corrective actions.
  • Monitor audit findings and ensure timely resolution.
  • Drive continuous improvements in financial processes and reporting accuracy.

Stakeholder & People Management

  • Engage and influence senior stakeholders across the organisation.
  • Communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively.
  • Manage team performance, productivity and quality standards where applicable.
  • Promote accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12 / Matric.
  • Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance.
  • Relevant experience in financial management, financial analysis and management reporting.
  • Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis.
  • Experience analysing income statements, balance sheets and general ledger transactions.
  • Sound knowledge of financial controls, reconciliations, governance and audit processes.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.

Highly Advantageous

  • Previous experience within Corporate & Investment Banking or a complex financial services environment.
  • CA(SA), CIMA or an equivalent professional finance qualification.
  • Proven financial business partnering or FP&A experience.
  • Experience preparing executive-level financial reports and presentations.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems experience.
  • Previous people management experience.

Key Competencies

  • Commercial and strategic thinking
  • Financial analysis and interpretation
  • Strong business partnering capabilities
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement
  • Attention to detail and financial accuracy
  • Financial governance and risk awareness
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
  • Leadership and accountability

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers an experienced finance professional the chance to operate in a complex, commercially focused financial services environment, working closely with business leadership and contributing directly to financial performance and strategic decision-making.

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If you are a results-driven finance professional with strong financial management expertise and the ability to turn financial data into strategic business insights, we would love to hear from you.

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