Finance Business Partner - PE

Finance Business Partner - PE Finance Edge Executive Search Group Port Elizabeth , South Africa Until 2026/08/09 Full time Job description Finance Business Partner | Port Elizabeth | Permanent Step into a role where your insight shapes real business outcomes. Drive performance, influence strategy, and partner with leaders to unlock value.

Autres informations

As a Finance Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to operational and commercial teams, translating financial data into meaningful insight that informs decision-making. This role sits at the heart of business performance, combining strong financial acumen with commercial awareness to guide strategy, optimise profitability, and strengthen operational efficiency. You will lead budgeting and forecasting processes, provide forward-looking financial analysis, and challenge assumptions to ensure alignment with business goals. Working closely with stakeholders, you will identify risks and opportunities, support investment decisions, and enhance financial controls and governance across the business unit. Our client is a well-established player within the logistics and supply chain sector, known for its operational excellence and strong national footprint. The business fosters a performance-driven culture, with a clear focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and strategic growth. What You’ll Do Partner with business leaders to provide financial insight and strategic guidance Translate operational strategies into financial plans, KPIs, and measurable outcomes Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles Conduct profitability, cost, and margin analysis to drive performance improvement Develop financial models and support investment decision-making Strengthen financial controls, governance, and compliance frameworks Deliver clear and actionable reporting to support decision-making Identify risks and opportunities, recommending proactive solutions Collaborate cross-functionally to support business initiatives What You Bring BCom in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent qualification Professional certification such as CIMA or CA(SA) advantageous

Expérience

Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial or commercial roles Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability Solid understanding of financial principles, tax, and compliance Experience with ERP systems such as SAP beneficial

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at multiple levels What Success Looks Like Improved financial visibility and quality of decision-making across the business Accurate, forward-looking forecasts aligned to strategic objectives Measurable improvements in cost efficiency, margins, and profitability Strong stakeholder relationships and effective cross-functional collaboration Enhanced financial controls and compliance within operations Continuous improvement in reporting, analytics, and digital enablement Free. No credit card required. Interested in this role? Sign up to continue Free. No credit card required.

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