Finance Business Partner (Parktown) at Rand Mutual - RMA

Description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

• The Finance Production Business Partner is responsible for providing financial expertise, analysis, and support to operational business units. This role involves translating financial data into actionable insights, supporting the implementation of financial strategies, and facilitating effective decision-making processes to drive business performance in alignment with the organization’s goals and objectives.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Financial Analysis & Support

• Provide comprehensive financial analysis and interpretation of business performance data to operational teams and management.
• Support the development and implementation of financial strategies and initiatives aligned with the five-year business plan.
• Analyze financial information to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, presenting findings with recommended actions.
• Collaborate with business leaders to develop financial solutions that support operational objectives and strategic goals.
• Provide financial guidance and expertise to non-finance stakeholders to enable informed decision-making.

Forecasting & Planning

• Support the quarterly financial forecasting processes, coordinating data collection and validation from business units.
• Develop financial models to support business planning and decision-making processes.
• Analyze forecast variances and work with business units to understand drivers and implement corrective actions.
• Contribute to the annual budgeting process, providing financial expertise and business insights.
• Maintain and enhance forecasting tools and methodologies to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Project Support & Investment Analysis

• Provide financial analysis and support for capital expenditure proposals and business cases.
• Assess financial implications of proposed projects and initiatives, including ROI and payback calculations.
• Support due diligence efforts related to potential acquisitions or business expansion opportunities.
• Monitor financial performance of projects against planned outcomes, highlighting variances and recommending actions.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure financial considerations are appropriately addressed.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Support scenario modelling to assess business risks and aid decision-making at the operational level.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and controls within assigned business areas.
• Identify and report on financial risks within operational business units.
• Contribute to the development of risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with the Head of Finance Strategy & Business Partnering.
• Support stress testing and sensitivity analysis for key business initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders in operational business units.
• Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-finance audiences.
• Partner with operational teams to provide financial guidance and support decision-making processes.
• Represent the finance function in cross-functional meetings and project teams.
• Communicate financial performance and insights effectively to various levels of management.

Performance Measurement 

• Calculate KPI’s & performance scorecard.
• Support HR in measuring performance relating to performance incentives.
• Support HR with ASR processes.
• Liaise with the actuarial department on reporting of value-add metrics (EV, RoEV, VNB, VIF, etc.)

Requirements

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Must have a professional accounting certification (CA (SA), CIMA).
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in financial analysis, business partnering, or related finance roles.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting operational business units with financial analysis and insights.
• Experience in forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes.
• Prior experience in project financial analysis and business case development.
• Experience in developing financial reports and presentations for management audiences.