Head Business Finance

The Head Business Finance serves as the lead finance business partner to assigned business portfolios providing strategic financial advice performance insights and decision support to business leaders The role is responsible for evaluating business opportunities assessing the financial impact of key initiatives supporting strategic decision-making and driving sustainable business performance It oversees financial planning analysis reporting governance compliance and advanced analytics while acting as a key liaison between business functions and Corporate Finance The role also leads and develops the Business Finance team and provides financial oversight on strategic projects and initiatives

Act as the lead finance business partner to assigned business functions providing strategic financial advice and recommendations

Partner with business leaders to evaluate opportunities and assess financial implications of key initiatives

Support the achievement of strategic and operational business goals

Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders to enhance financial accountability and decision-making

Lead annual planning budgeting forecasting and financial target-setting processes

Monitor business performance against approved plans and targets

Identify financial risks opportunities and corrective actions

Facilitate periodic business and financial performance reviews with senior stakeholders

Deliver financial analysis management reporting and business insights

Assess business trends issues and opportunities using financial and operational data

Present financial findings risks opportunities and recommendations to senior management

Drive the development and adoption of advanced financial analytics dashboards and performance reporting frameworks

Support prioritization and evaluation of strategic initiatives capital investments and business cases

Provide financial oversight and advisory support for strategic projects

Monitor and report on the financial performance of major projects and initiatives

Ensure project risks are identified assessed and properly managed

Advise stakeholders on financial governance compliance requirements policies and internal controls

Identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions

Ensure alignment with financial policies reporting standards governance requirements and best practices through coordination with Corporate Finance

Support compliance with regulatory requirements and financial controls

Lead coach and develop the Business Finance team

Foster a culture of high performance continuous improvement and strong business partnership

Collaborate with HSE and relevant teams to promote a safe and healthy workplace

Ensure team participation in HSE training and awareness programs

Encourage reporting of incidents hazards and unsafe conditions

Monitor closure of corrective actions and compliance with HSE and Quality requirements

Perform any other duties assigned by the Line Manager to achieve divisional objectives

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or CFA is preferred.

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Business Finance, Commercial Finance, or Finance Business Partnering.

Minimum 4-5 years of leadership or people management experience.

Proven experience supporting senior business leaders and providing financial advice on strategic initiatives, investments, and business performance.

Strong understanding of financial and business analytics with the ability to convert complex data into actionable business insights.

Ability to build trusted relationships with business leaders and influence decision-making.

Strong financial assessment and business case evaluation skills.

Ability to interpret complex financial and operational data, identify trends and risks, and provide practical recommendations.

Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to engage, challenge, and influence senior stakeholders effectively.

Strong collaboration and relationship-building capabilities across business functions.

Demonstrated experience in financial risk management and regulatory compliance.

Leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.