Finance Business Partner

Recruiter:

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC

Job Ref:

DUR003423/SA

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Location:

Umhlanga, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A well-established and highly governed organisation is seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to work closely with leadership and support strategic decision-making across the business.

This role sits at the centre of the organisation, partnering with functional leaders to translate strategy into financial outcomes. You will provide meaningful financial insight, challenge assumptions and help drive improved performance and cost efficiency across the business.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Partner with functional leaders and budget holders to support planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.
Provide financial insight and analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.
Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts, investigate variances and recommend corrective actions.
Support monthly reporting and ensure accuracy of financial information across functions.
Evaluate capital investment proposals and conduct financial modelling and post-investment analysis.
Develop reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility of cost drivers and performance trends.
Work collaboratively with Finance teams, business units and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and accuracy of financial data.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve financial reporting and analysis.

Requirements:

Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
CA (SA), CIMA, CTA or similar professional qualification advantageous.
Approximately 4 to 6 years’ experience within a finance function, with exposure to budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify performance drivers.
Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large datasets.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work collaboratively across functions.
Ability to translate financial information into meaningful insights for the business.

This role is suited to a finance professional who enjoys working closely with the business, providing insight and supporting leadership teams in driving performance and informed decision-making.

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