Finance Business Partner at Interswitch

Job Summary

• We are looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner who'll be responsible for coordinating the acquisition of structured finance projects: define the offers, make the deals, coordinate the negotiation processes. Build and manage portfolios of structured finance projects.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the allocated business leader to manage the budget and finances of their business or function, ensuring that all financial activity is within the stipulated guidelines to protect the financial health of the organisation.
• Provide sound advise on business decisions to enable business leaders to make financial decisions that will contribute to the continued growth of the organisation.
• Identify and highlight and financial risks within the allocated area and recommend and implement potential mitigation strategies to minimise financial loss to the business.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process, taking into consideration the Group and business strategies to ensure that the budget enables the effective operation and growth of the business.
• Undertake regular financial forecasting
• Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Studies financial and quantitative information; uses data to improve performance.
• Leverages networks to remain aware of industry developments and widen own sphere of influence.
• Monitor key financial KPIs for the business unit and highlight opportunities to enhance efficiency and profitability.

Requirements

• University First Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
• At least 5 years experience within a finance role, servicing various business units with an understanding of the end to end finance lifecycle.
• Relevant Certifications (ACCA, CFA, ICAN, etc.) are an added advantage.