Job Purpose
The Finance business partnering Manager plays a strategic role in aligning financial planning, budgeting activities, and transformation initiatives with the organization’s overall business objectives. The role is responsible for leading the budgeting function, ensuring effective financial planning, forecasting accuracy, cost control, and performance monitoring across the organization.
The position partners closely with department heads and senior leadership to develop data-driven budgets, enhance financial visibility, and support informed decision-making. In addition, the role drives financial transformation initiatives by optimizing processes, enhancing reporting capabilities, and implementing automation and digital solutions to improve operational efficiency and financial governance.
Acting as a trusted financial advisor, the role supports strategic planning through financial analysis, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement of financial processes, contributing to sustainable organizational growth and financial excellence.
What will your responsibilities be
• Lead and manage the overall budgeting function, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and financial objectives.
• Develop and implement budgeting policies, procedures, and governance frameworks to strengthen financial planning and control.
• Partner with department heads and business leaders to establish budget objectives, financial targets, and performance indicators.
• Prepare and consolidate annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term financial plans based on business priorities and financial analysis.
• Monitor budget performance, analyse variances, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to support decision-making.
• Conduct financial analysis, scenario planning, and cost-benefit evaluations to assess financial performance and investment opportunities.
• Communicate financial insights and budget performance reports to stakeholders and senior management to support strategic decisions.
• Coordinate revenue projections, expense tracking, financial reporting cycles, and budget review processes across departments.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, budgetary controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive financial transformation initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize financial processes and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Design and implement streamlined workflows to improve efficiency, reduce manual processes, and strengthen financial governance.
• Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams to evaluate, select, and implement financial systems and automation tools supporting digital transformation initiatives.
Experience and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
•10 plus years of experience in budgeting, financial planning & analysis, or finance transformation roles.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modelling and forecasting.
• Experience with financial reporting tools, and process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of financial regulations, compliance standards, and internal control frameworks.
Leadership
• Acts as a strategic financial partner, influencing decision-making through data-driven insights.
• Demonstrates strong collaboration and stakeholder management across functions.
• Drives continuous improvement, innovation, and financial transformation initiatives.
• Promotes accountability, operational efficiency, and a performance-driven financial culture.
