Finance Business Partner

Job Purpose The Finance Business Partner is the strategic finance business partner for the assigned country/business, providing financial leadership, commercial insight and decision support to Operations and Commercial leaders on strategic decision making. The role is responsible for financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cost control, governance and compliance while driving business performance and continuous improvement. As a trusted business partner, the Finance Manager works closely with Operations, Commercial, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain and Global Finance teams to provide financial insight, support cross-functional decision-making, and drive business performance while ensuring compliance with the company’s financial policies and operating model. Responsibilities Business Partnering Act as the strategic finance partner to the Director Operations and Director Commercial to support business performance Provide financial analysis and actionable insights to support business decisions. Challenge business assumptions and identify opportunities to improve profitability, productivity and cash flow. Support business cases, investment decisions and operational improvement initiatives. Review and support capital expenditure proposals, investment evaluations and business cases to ensure alignment with strategic and financial objectives. Financial Planning & Analysis Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast. Perform variance analysis and recommend corrective actions. Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support business decisions. Financial Reporting & Control Lead month-end closing activities and management reporting Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Monitor cost performance, inventory, profitability and working capital. Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, banking relationships and treasury activities to ensure adequate funding and effective cash management. Support reporting in accordance with IFRS and financial policies Governance & Compliance Ensure compliance with the company’s financial policies, internal controls and accounting standards. Support statutory, internal and external audit activities. Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance, including corporate income tax, withholding tax, SST/VAT reporting, transfer pricing requirements and tax audits. Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation plans. Ensure financial processes are aligned with the global operating model. Process Improvement Drive continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting. Improve reporting automation and business intelligence capabilities. Support implementation of new finance systems and reporting tools. Promote data quality and process standardization across the business. Stakeholder Management Partner closely with Finance, Operations, Commercial, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain and other support functions to enable effective business planning, cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence. Support cross-functional initiatives and strategic projects. Lead, coach and develop the local team Competencies Business Acumen Decision Making Planning & Prioritizing Optimizes Work Processes Drives Results Collaborates Communicates Effectively Integrity & Trust Technical Capabilities Finance Management Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting, Forecasting & Management Reporting Cost, Inventory & Working Capital Management Financial Controls & Governance Business and Finance Analysis Financial modelling and performance analysis Variance, profitability and KPI analysis Commercial acumen and business partnering Systems SAP ERP experience preferred, Power BI, Microsoft Excel Industry Knowledge Experience in manufacturing, industrial or mining environments preferred. Educational Background & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent) preferred Minimum 8–10 years of progressive finance experience. Strong experience in FP&A, controlling, budgeting and business partnering Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial operations is preferred. Previous people leadership experience is an advantage. Language Requirements Fluent English (written and spoken). Local language where applicable. Additional languages are an advantage.