Finance Business Partner at Cellulant

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Finance Business Partner plays a critical role in aligning financial strategies with business goals, driving operational success through insightful decision-making and collaborative execution. This role requires a proactive individual with a passion for financial excellence and innovation.
• The incumbent will serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders, offering financial insight, analysis, and guidance to support informed decision-making and drive organizational success. The individual will be responsible for developing robust financial models, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and collaborating across functions to align financial strategies with broader business objectives.

Key Relationships and Stakeholders:

• EXCO
• Business Unit Heads
• Finance Teams

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Financial Guidance:

• Provide financial planning, analysis, and guidance to business leaders to support and influence strategic decision-making.

Financial Modeling & Reporting:

• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models, forecasts, and comprehensive reports to facilitate business planning and informed decisions.

Performance Analysis:

• Analyze financial performance, identify key areas for improvement, and recommend actionable strategies for cost reduction and revenue enhancement.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Partner with cross-functional teams to establish and implement effective financial strategies, processes, and policies.

Support for Business Initiatives:

• Offer financial support for new business initiatives, encompassing tasks like financial modeling, due diligence, and deal structuring.

Relationship Management:

• Build and sustain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, auditors, and financial institutions.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure all financial activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.

Planning and Budgeting:

• Lead financial planning and budgeting processes by developing, managing, and monitoring budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.

Performance Metrics and KPIs:

• Develop and implement key financial metrics and indicators to assess and measure business performance accurately.

Leadership Guidance:

• Provide consistent financial guidance to business leaders on reporting, forecasting, and budgeting concerns.

Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate financial risks such as foreign exchange, interest rate, and commodity price risks.

Dashboards and Reporting Tools:

• Develop and maintain detailed financial dashboards to offer insights into organizational performance.

Audit Collaboration:

• Collaborate with internal and external audit teams to guarantee compliance with financial regulations and corporate policies.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A):

• Provide financial due diligence and structured support for mergers and acquisitions processes.

Financial Training Initiatives:

• Create and lead financial training programs aimed at enhancing financial literacy across all organizational levels.
• To provide support and assistance in regularly reviewing the effectiveness of internal controls covering financial, operational and compliance controls.
• Play an active role in assisting in the risk assessment process and embedding a risk management culture throughout the organization.
• Ensure that documents are checked, captured and filed and that the Company meets all the financial requirements in terms of local laws and regulations, aligned with the company policies.

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE:

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and tools.
• Sound understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.

EXPERIENCE THAT WILL COUNT IN YOUR FAVOUR:

• Fintech/Financial services Industry experience.
• Strong background in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proven leadership and management skills, including the ability to lead and inspire a finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

NICE TO HAVE EXPERIENCE:

• Implementing change at large scale: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders, including executive management, board members, and regulatory authorities.
• Industry-Specific Knowledge: Familiarity with financial operations in Fintech and Payment Companies
• Experience with ERP Systems: Hands-on experience with enterprise resource planning tools like SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• International Finance Exposure: Understanding of multinational operations, foreign exchange management, and cross-border regulations.
• Certifications in Risk Management: Additional credentials in risk assessment and management, such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager).
• Data Visualization Proficiency: Use of advanced tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar to present data effectively.
• Process Automation: Experience in automating financial processes using tools such as RPA (Robotic Process Automation).
• Training Facilitation: Background in conducting financial literacy and upskilling sessions within an organization.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Professional certification such as CFA, CPA, or ACCA is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in finance or business partnering roles.
• Sound financial background
• Advanced Excel skills are essential.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Proactive Mindset: Initiative to identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions.
• Effective Communication: Clear and concise in presenting financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Collaborative Nature: Excellent team player, fostering strong relationships across departments and external partners.
• Detail-Oriented: High accuracy in financial analysis, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Leadership Skills: Inspires confidence and provides guidance to teams and business leaders.
• Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic environments, managing multiple priorities with ease.
• Ethical Integrity: Upholds the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.