Senior Finance Business Partner at Hollard Insurance

Job Advert Summary    

• Reporting directly into the CFO, The Senior Finance Business Partner plays a critical role in driving financial performance and strategy across the organization. This position will partner with senior leadership and various departments to provide financial insights, support decision-making, and contribute to the overall business strategy. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Collaborate with senior management to develop financial strategies that align with business objectives.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support strategic initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing insights and recommendations to drive business performance.

Business Partnering:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with department heads and other key stakeholders.
• Partner with operational teams to understand key drivers of business performance and support operational decision-making.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with departmental leaders.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights, enabling business leaders to make informed decisions.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis and modeling to support business cases, investments, and other strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and report on financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning and forecasting.

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Support internal and external audits as required.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in finance and business partnering.

Required Knowledge and Experience    

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a finance role, with at least 3 years in a business partnering capacity.
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience working with senior management and influencing business decisions.
• Insurance Industry experience preferable
• Knowledge of accounting packages, systems and controls including reporting and budgeting (Great Plains / HFM / Hyperion Planning)
• Exceptional business acumen and broad business knowledge
• In depth knowledge of financial accounting and related processes
• IFRS and International accounting standards
• Related legislation
• Stakeholder management
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Analytical thinking skills

Educational Requirements    

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, CPA) is highly desirable