Finance Business Partner – CBU Full-Time

Role purpose

Support the Business units in the reporting, budgeting & forecasting process, building business cases for new  products, pricing, investments and conduct Post launch/investment reviews.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership

• Support the Budgeting & Forecasting process for the company and ensuring complete, accurate, timely and quality delivery with all required reporting;
• Build on and improve reporting models and assumptions working closely with the allocated business unit; taking complete ownership of the unit’s profit and loss statement;
• Understand, identify and communicate the key risks to the financial plan; manage opex (actuals and forecast) and work closely with units on initiatives to optimize costs;
• Perform analysis and recommend initiatives to close gaps in actual business performance vs budgets;
• Support the commercial functions in building and challenging business cases for new  products, pricing, investments and conduct Post launch review of the business cases; Financially evaluates pricing changes; and report on effectiveness and profitability across products, segments and pricing plans.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

• Analytical and Problem solving skills; Team player, yet able to work independently;
• Understanding of financial and non-financial performance metrics and able to connect the linkages between input drivers and outcomes; knowledge of accounting principles;
• Exposure to business case preparation & investment appraisals, experience of profitability analysis;
• Strong communication [including written and presentations], active listening, relationship building, and negotiations skills a must for business partnering;
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft office  (e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power point and Outlook) with advanced Excel skills; Knowledge of SQL an added advantage.

Must have technical/ professional qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business (or related degree or experience) or equivalent experience required;
• Microsoft office  (e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power point and Outlook) with advanced Excel skills;
• Experience with MS SQL development is considered a plus;
• At least 5 years’ experience of financial management in the mobile telecommunications sector or in a similar role within a large company.

Key performance indicators

• Feedback from Business units;
• Initiatives put in place to optimize cost;
• PIRs.