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Finance Business Partner - Gauteng at Smollan
Smollan
October 13, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:
Budgets
Compile budgets both annual and project based depending on business and client needs.
Negotiate budgets with relevant stakeholders and get approval and sign off
Implement, monitor and manage budget, providing regular financial reports to relevant stakeholders.
Ensure sustainability and growth of profitability at a business unit and group level
Budgeting and forecasting
Prepare and submit forecasting on a monthly basis
Track forecasting whilst driving accountability across the business
Ensure forecasting is accurate
Support cluster heads with preparation of forecasts
Embed ROI insight into forecasting process to identify performance trends and competitiveness
Variance on forecasting for flash and finals send monthly
Variance report on monthly forecasting submitted monthly
Forecasting templates supplied to BU's for more accurate forecasting
Information Management and Reporting
Support overall cluster to ensure that key managers are aware of the financial situation of the business and how their actions either support or undermine the financial position of the structure
Analyse headcount, structure and numbers in an effort to guide leaders to become more efficient in the use of their resources
Assist with updating and perfecting the costing models in use constantly feedback and good practise models applied
Liaison between Finance and Operations
Act as contact between the finance department and the business, dealing with any issues and queries that may arise
Assist with debtors and collections for dedicated clients
Financial Analysis
Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis for a variety of business units/financial structures/models
Provide insight to client executives/clients regarding trends and indicators
Risk management
Update monthly risk report and highlight financial risk regarding dissolution and notice periods
Update risks regarding outstanding debtors for possible bad debts
People Management
Set and ensure goals and objectives are in line with company objectives and that agreed goals, objectives and target dates are achieved
Manage and provide direction on how tasks need to be administered and tracked
Requirements
BCom Accounting (NQF Level 7), CA(SA) or CIMA qualification.
5 - 7 years' experience in accounting, including at least 3 years in management accounting.
At least 3 years' experience managing a finance team.
Proven experience in business partnering with operational or commercial leaders.
Experience in cash flow management, flash reporting and forecasting at scale.
Experience contributing to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), pricing and costing models.
Experience managing a large, people-intensive cost base, ideally within field services, retail or BPO.
Audit background (Advantageous)
Financial acumen
Commercial acumen
Strategic thinking
Analytical skills
Computer literacy
Organisational awareness
Interpersonal skills
Budgets
Compile budgets both annual and project based depending on business and client needs.
Negotiate budgets with relevant stakeholders and get approval and sign off
Implement, monitor and manage budget, providing regular financial reports to relevant stakeholders.
Ensure sustainability and growth of profitability at a business unit and group level
Budgeting and forecasting
Prepare and submit forecasting on a monthly basis
Track forecasting whilst driving accountability across the business
Ensure forecasting is accurate
Support cluster heads with preparation of forecasts
Embed ROI insight into forecasting process to identify performance trends and competitiveness
Variance on forecasting for flash and finals send monthly
Variance report on monthly forecasting submitted monthly
Forecasting templates supplied to BU's for more accurate forecasting
Information Management and Reporting
Support overall cluster to ensure that key managers are aware of the financial situation of the business and how their actions either support or undermine the financial position of the structure
Analyse headcount, structure and numbers in an effort to guide leaders to become more efficient in the use of their resources
Assist with updating and perfecting the costing models in use constantly feedback and good practise models applied
Liaison between Finance and Operations
Act as contact between the finance department and the business, dealing with any issues and queries that may arise
Assist with debtors and collections for dedicated clients
Financial Analysis
Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis for a variety of business units/financial structures/models
Provide insight to client executives/clients regarding trends and indicators
Risk management
Update monthly risk report and highlight financial risk regarding dissolution and notice periods
Update risks regarding outstanding debtors for possible bad debts
People Management
Set and ensure goals and objectives are in line with company objectives and that agreed goals, objectives and target dates are achieved
Manage and provide direction on how tasks need to be administered and tracked
Requirements
BCom Accounting (NQF Level 7), CA(SA) or CIMA qualification.
5 - 7 years' experience in accounting, including at least 3 years in management accounting.
At least 3 years' experience managing a finance team.
Proven experience in business partnering with operational or commercial leaders.
Experience in cash flow management, flash reporting and forecasting at scale.
Experience contributing to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), pricing and costing models.
Experience managing a large, people-intensive cost base, ideally within field services, retail or BPO.
Audit background (Advantageous)
Financial acumen
Commercial acumen
Strategic thinking
Analytical skills
Computer literacy
Organisational awareness
Interpersonal skills