Finance Business Partner (Contractor) at Boardroom Appointments

• 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