Team Leader: Finance Business Partnering

Why This Role Exists

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Finance Business Partners, creating a high‑performance, accountable environment. 


• Partner with executives and senior leaders to support strategy, planning, and decision‑making across multiple portfolios. 


• Translate business drivers into meaningful financial insight that influences direction and outcomes. 


• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and performance management cycles. 


• Guide complex financial modelling, scenario analysis and strategic investment evaluation. 


• Ensure strong financial governance, quality reporting and disciplined delivery against business plans. 


• Drive continuous improvement in how finance partners with the business. 

Why This Role Is Different

What We’re Looking For

• Professional designation is mandatory (CA(SA). 


• Honours degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field. 


• 5–7+ years’ experience in finance, including substantial business partnering or financial planning and analysis experience. 


• Experience with scenario analysis, contract modelling or strategic investment evaluation (financial modelling). 


• At least 2–3 years in a leadership or team management role, leading or supervising finance professionals. 


• Proven track record of partnering with senior management and delivering insights at executive level. 


• Experience managing multiple portfolios or complex financial planning processes. 


• Strong exposure to strategic planning, budget cycles and executive‑level financial reporting. 


• Comfortable operating in a high‑performance environment with accountability for delivery against business objectives.