Regional Finance Business Partner

SUMMARY:
Finance is at its most valuable when it moves beyond reporting and into the business.

Are you a finance professional who enjoys understanding how a business operates, challenging inefficient processes and turning financial information into practical commercial decisions?

POSITION INFO:
A listed services group in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town is seeking a Regional Finance Business Partner to work closely with its operational teams and bring greater visibility, control and commercial insight across its regional operations. This opportunity would suit someone who is comfortable taking ownership of the numbers while also being willing to step into the operation, engage with stakeholders on the ground and identify opportunities to improve the way finance supports the business. What You'll Be Responsible For: Take ownership of the regional month-end accounting process Prepare and review journals, reconciliations and financial reports Strengthen financial controls and support ongoing compliance Oversee stock accounting, reconciliations and control processes Work closely with operational teams to understand performance and provide financial guidance Identify opportunities to improve costs, processes and overall efficiency Conduct branch and site visits to gain a practical understanding of operational performance Introduce AI and automation solutions to streamline finance processes Provide management with financial analysis and insights to support business decisions Assist with various commercial and financial projects as required What You'll Need: BCom Degree 3+ years' relevant finance experience Articles or commercial finance experience will be considered CIMA qualification or progress towards CIMA would be advantageous Strong experience across the full accounting function Solid month-end reporting experience Advanced Microsoft Excel capability Demonstrated experience using AI and automation within finance Exposure to operational finance and stock management Strong knowledge of financial controls and compliance Previous Finance Business Partnering experience Confident stakeholder engagement and communication skills A proactive approach with the confidence to challenge and improve existing processes Willingness to travel between branches and operational sites Why This Opportunity? This isn't a role where you'll simply be reviewing numbers at month-end. You'll have the opportunity to understand the operation behind the figures, influence how teams work, improve financial processes and use technology to create a more efficient finance function. If you're commercially driven, comfortable engaging with the business and excited by the opportunity to bring finance, operations and technology together , we'd like to hear from you. Ready to take finance beyond the spreadsheet? Apply today. For more exciting Finance opportunities, visit: My specialist areas include: Financial Managers Financial Accountants Management Accountants Financial Controllers Cost Accountants Finance C-Suite & Executive appointments For further information or to connect directly: Onkutlwile Mositi Researcher: Finance & Supply Chain Connect with me on LinkedIn