Senior Finance Business Partner

Recruiter:

Authentic Life Connections

Job Ref:

JHB000029/TKC

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

1 400 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
This position is suited to a qualified Chartered Accountant with a 6+ years progressive post article experience. The ideal candidate is a commercially astute finance leader with deep financial modelling expertise and the ability to navigate complex commercial environments while managing multiple projects, process improvement, automation and optimization. They are influential, adaptable, and highly collaborative, able to partner effectively with multiple divisional heads.

POSITION INFO:
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

Interested?
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