Finance Business Partner

Functional Responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic finance partner to business units, providing financial insights, analysis and guidance to support decision-making and drive financial performance.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to develop and monitor financial plans, budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with overall company goals and objectives.
• Preparation and review of business cases ensuring MEEZA's profitability guidelines and IFRS requirements are met. Track all opportunities through the MEEZA production line ensuring actual performance is aligned with the approved business case. Post Investment Reviews.
• Provide support wherever required and assist the Financial Operations team with accurate reporting.
• Conduct financial analysis and performance reviews of business units, identifying trends, risks and opportunities as well as providing recommendations to optimize financial outcomes.
• Provide input for forecast, budget and business plan preparation.
• Monitor actual performance against the forecast/budget targets and share analysis with Manager Financial Reporting to consolidate and present it to management.
• Approve PRs and RPOs and ensure these are aligned with the approved budget or approved business case.
• Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions and business cases, evaluating potential returns and risks.
• Prepare Total Company, Sales, ITS, BOPs and Support Function monthly performance reports including appropriate analysis and commentary on performance vs. budget, month-on-month and year-on-year.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance dashboards related to assigned business areas to track and communicate financial and operational performance, enabling effective monitoring and reporting to senior management.
• Support Strategic Alliances and Procurement departments to assist in ensuring the correct application of the procurement process and where possible helping the business achieve its cost optimization targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as operations, sales and marketing to understand business drivers, assess financial impacts and provide financial insights for decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures manual and ICOFR requirements.
• Participate in the evaluation and assessment of new business opportunities, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships and strategic investments, providing financial due diligence and analysis.
• Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent.
• Accounting certification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA, etc.) required.

• 8-10 years of experience in Finance Business Partnering or FP&A.

• Strong financial analysis and forecasting skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of financial management principles, budgeting processes, and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, build relationships and provide financial guidance to stakeholders at all levels.
• Financial modeling experience and advanced Excel user.
• High degree of proficiency in MS Power Point