Our client is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their team, based in Mozambique. A Finance Business Partner (FBP) plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between the finance department and other parts of the business. They provide financial analysis, insightful analysis, and support to help drive strategic decision-making and improve overall business performance. A Finance Business Partner is a strategic role that requires a blend of financial expertise, business acumen, and strong interpersonal skills to effectively support and drive business performance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide detailed financial analysis and insights to support business decision-making.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

• Analyse financial performance against key business metrics and identify areas for improvement.

• Lead the budgeting process for specific business units or the entire organization.

• Develop financial forecasts and track performance against them.

• Identify risks and opportunities in financial plans and advise management accordingly.

• Collaborate with senior management to develop strategic plans.

• Provide financial input and modelling for business cases, new projects, and investment opportunities.

• Support business units with financial planning and performance improvement initiatives.

• Act as a key point of contact for finance-related queries from other departments.

• Work closely with operational teams to understand their financial needs and challenges.

• Communicate financial information in a clear and concise manner to non-financial stakeholders.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting and analysis.

• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in financial management.

• Develop and maintain financial models and tools to support business decision-making.

Skills:

• Ability to think long-term and contribute to the strategic direction of the business.

• Ability to influence and persuade others to adopt financial recommendations and strategies.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and priorities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders through insightful analysis.

• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments and levels of management.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or management accounting. Professional certification with designation ACMA (CGMA) or studying towards such certification viewed as advantageous.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the Mining and Metals industry, with a strong track record of supporting business decision-making.

• Understanding of the business environment and the ability to align financial strategies with business goals.

• Commitment to ethical behaviours and maintaining confidentiality of financial information.

• Proficiency in financial modelling, data analysis, and the use of financial software (e.g. Microsoft excel, ERP systems, Power BI tools).

Contact information

Tamlyn Redmond