Senior Finance Business Partner

apartmentAuthentic Life Connections placeCape Town calendar_month 
Duties and Responsibilities:

The Finance Executive will be a senior leader responsible for:

  • Be a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive leadership team
  • Actively collaborate with all divisional heads to ensure alignment between strategy and execution
  • Translate strategic plans into financial outcomes, KPIs, and measurable targets
  • Provide scenario modelling, investment analysis, and actionable insights
  • Influence decision making through strong commercial judgement and data driven recommendations
  • Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies
  • Lead finance transformation initiatives, including systems, automation, and reporting enhancements
  • Improve data quality, reporting tools, and decision-support capabilities
  • Develop and maintain dynamic financial models for business cases, investments, and commercial decisions
  • Evaluate and structure commercial contracts, identifying key financial risks and value drivers
  • Translate complex commercial terms into financial outcomes and performance metrics
  • Apply strong influencing and persuasive skills to align stakeholders and drive optimal commercial decisions
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes
  • Deliver accurate and timely performance reporting, including variance analysis and insights
  • Enhance forecasting methodologies and improve overall financial visibility
  • Support performance optimisation initiatives across the business
  • Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial reporting
  • Maintain effective financial controls and compliance with relevant standards and regulations
  • Support audit processes and strengthen risk management practices
  • Lead and contribute to multiple concurrent projects across finance and the broader business
Desired Experience and Qualifications
  • Chartered Accountant (SA) / CA(SA) is essential
  • Strong experience in financial modelling and commercial support
  • Strong commercial acumen and contract evaluation capability
  • In depth knowledge of financial reporting and IFRS
  • ERP systems experience; Power BI or equivalent analytics tools advantageous
  • Advanced Excel (non-negotiable)
Package and Remuneration

R 1 400 000 R 1 500 000 per annum + incentives

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