Finance Business Partner / 2IC to Financial Manager, Durban

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide support to the Financial Manager in day-to-day finance activities

Contribute to finance and business projects as required

Assist with process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency

Support automation and reporting enhancements

Work across multiple priorities and projects in a fast paced environment

Support divisional teams with financial insights and performance analysis

Assist in aligning operational activities with financial targets

Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders

Provide input into decision making through financial analysis

Build and maintain financial models for business cases, budgeting, and forecasting

Analyse data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities

Assist in translating business activities into financial outcomes

Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes

Prepare monthly reports, including variance analysis

Track performance against budgets and highlight key movements

Support improvements in reporting accuracy and timelines

Support the Financial Manager in maintaining accurate financial records

Ensure adherence to internal controls and IFRS

Assist with audit preparation and queries

Help identify and address control gaps where needed

Desired Experience and Qualifications

Chartered Accountant (SA) / CA(SA) / CIMA / CFA

Financial modelling and analysis

Experience working with budgets, forecasts, and reporting

Enjoys working on multiple projects

ERP systems experience; Power BI or equivalent analytics tools advantageous

Advanced Excel (non-negotiable)

Package and Remuneration R 800000– R 1 000000 per annum + incentives

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