Finance Business Partner (Contractor)

Are you a commercially driven Finance Business Partner with strong financial management, analytical and strategic business partnering experience? An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Finance Business Partner II to join a leading financial services organisation within its Corporate & Investment Banking environment. We are seeking a highly analytical, commercially astute finance professional who can translate complex financial information into meaningful business insights, influence senior stakeholders and support strategic financial decision-making. The successful candidate will play a critical role in financial planning, performance analysis, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and strengthening financial controls. Key Responsibilities Financial Business Partnering & Strategic Support Partner with senior business leaders to provide financial insights and strategic recommendations. Analyse financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency. Provide financial guidance to stakeholders to support informed business decisions. Build strong relationships across Finance and business functions. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Coordinate and consolidate annual budgets and financial forecasts. Analyse actual performance against budgets, forecasts and financial targets. Investigate and explain significant financial variances. Support financial planning and budget presentations to senior stakeholders. Management Reporting & Financial Analysis Prepare accurate monthly financial and management reports. Analyse income statements, balance sheets and general ledger movements. Provide meaningful commentary on financial performance, trends and variances. Prepare financial reports and presentations for management, boards and committees. Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes and financial visibility. Financial Controls, Risk & Governance Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies. Perform and oversee financial reconciliations and investigate discrepancies. Identify financial and operational risks and recommend corrective actions. Monitor audit findings and ensure timely resolution. Drive continuous improvements in financial processes and reporting accuracy. Stakeholder & People Management Engage and influence senior stakeholders across the organisation. Communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively. Manage team performance, productivity and quality standards where applicable. Promote accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Minimum Requirements Grade 12 / Matric. Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance. Relevant experience in financial management, financial analysis and management reporting. Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis. Experience analysing income statements, balance sheets and general ledger transactions. Sound knowledge of financial controls, reconciliations, governance and audit processes. Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders. Highly Advantageous Previous experience within Corporate & Investment Banking or a complex financial services environment. CA(SA), CIMA or an equivalent professional finance qualification. Proven financial business partnering or FP&A experience. Experience preparing executive-level financial reports and presentations. Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems experience. Previous people management experience. Key Competencies Commercial and strategic thinking Financial analysis and interpretation Strong business partnering capabilities Excellent stakeholder engagement Attention to detail and financial accuracy Financial governance and risk awareness Problem-solving and decision-making Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines Leadership and accountability