Finance Business Partner

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Business Partner to join our finance team. As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in supporting the business units by providing financial insights, analysis, and strategic guidance. This role requires a strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Finance Planning & Budget

1. Develop budget guidelines in accordance with group, timetables and applicable forms and communicate accordingly with concerned stakeholders.
2. Ensure overall budget requirements of ZainTECH functions are aligned with finance rules and regulations and escalate arising issues to ensure prompt resolution.
3. Develop budget for all ZainTECH functions ensuring that all budgetary requirements are taken into consideration.
4. Oversee adherence to budget and supervise resolution of all identified discrepancies, deviations and issues to ensure effective use of budget.
5. Evaluate budget commitment and transfer requests and provide recommendations on course of action based on available budget.
6. Evaluate financial analyses of all proposed investments in order to provide recommendations on course of action accordingly.
7. Receive and review reports and accordingly develop corrective/improvement measures to enhance financial planning and control activities.

Budget Management

1. Contribute to the development of Finance business plans in line with ZainTECH strategy.
2. Develop the operational plan and goals for the team in line with the Finance business plan and Finance & HR strategic plan.
3. Implement plans and provide input and recommendations when needed.
4. Participate in the team’s annual budget planning cycle and process.
5. Manage operational plans efficiently and within budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered.

Management Reporting

1. Develop and prepare management reports in accordance with the business needs.
2. Produce cost, efficiency and other important analysis based on the financials.
3. Work with business to understand variances, issues and the way to move forward with respect to the financial performance.
4. Project/forecast performance by product, country, and other dimensions.
5. Work on cost controls and efficiency analysis.
6. Provide monthly CFO, management, and the Group reports.

Business Case Review and Profitability Analysis

1. Develop and prepare business case for new customer proposition.
2. Understand and develop costing model for service offering.
3. Post launch business case analysis.
4. Service wise profitability analysis.

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or professional finance qualification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus.
2. Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner in Telecom, ICT or technology-driven company.
3. Audit experience would be added advantages.
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
6. Proficient in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis.
7. Advanced knowledge of financial systems and tools.
8. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.