Financial Business Partner (69831) at Ntice Sourcing Solutions

Job Description

• An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Financial Business Partner to provide strategic financial support to multiple dealership operations within the Western Cape.
• This role serves as the vital link between finance and operations, delivering commercial insights, financial analysis, and operational support to drive profitability, improve business performance, and ensure sound financial governance
• Working closely with operational management and the Group Financial Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, business partnering, and continuous improvement initiatives

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process across the dealerships
• Prepare rolling forecasts and identify financial risks and opportunities
• Analyse monthly management accounts and investigate variances
• Provide commercial insights and financial modelling to support business decisions
• Deliver accurate financial reporting to assist management in achieving strategic objectives

Business Partnering & Operational Support

• Partner with dealership management and departmental leaders to improve operational and financial performance
• Analyse profitability across key business areas, including vehicle sales, aftersales, parts, warranties, and service operations
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Support business growth initiatives, strategic projects, and operational improvements with sound financial guidance

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and present monthly financial reports and performance packs
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal financial controls, and company policies
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements
• Maintain strong governance and financial control processes

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Monitor and forecast cash flow requirements
• Manage debtor and creditor performance and proactively identify financial risks
• Oversee stock funding and inventory financing processes
• Identify opportunities to improve working capital and cash utilisation

Risk Management & Internal Controls

• Strengthen financial controls across debtors, creditors, inventory, and warranty processes
• Identify financial and operational risks and recommend corrective actions
• Investigate and resolve stock and financial variances between operational and finance systems

Leadership & Team Support

• Support and mentor finance teams across dealership operations
• Provide financial guidance and training to operational departments where required
• Promote consistency in financial processes and reporting standards across all sites

Key Deliverables

Monthly

• Management accounts
• Variance analysis reports
• Cash flow reports
• Working capital reporting

Quarterly

• Budget reforecasts
• Financial performance reviews
• KPI reporting and operational analysis

Annually

• Budget preparation
• Audit readiness and compliance support

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• CIMA or CA(SA) qualification will be advantageous
• Minimum of five years' experience in financial analysis, management accounting, or business partnering
• Previous experience within the automotive or dealership industry is highly advantageous

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of dealership or multi-site business operations
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills
• Experience working with dealership ERP systems such as Keyloop/Kerridge or similar
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence operational decision-making
• High level of accuracy, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely and accurate financial reporting
• Achievement of financial and operational performance targets
• Improvement in working capital management
• Reduction in financial and stock variances
• Delivery of meaningful commercial insights to management
• Compliance with financial controls, governance standards, and audit requirements