Business Partner specialist

Role Purpose

Vodacom is seeking an experienced and strategic Manager Finance Business Partner- Commercial to join ourdynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting our commercial operations byproviding expert financial analysis, strategic advice, and operational support to various departments, including HR,Finance, and the Vodacom Foundation. This role requires a proactive individual with strong analytical skills and theability to influence and drive business performance.

Vodacom DRC welcomes applications from candidates without discrimination and embraces diversity andinclusion. We strongly encourage women, neurodivergent individuals, and people living with disabilities toapply. We firmly believe that every individual brings unique and invaluable qualities, and we arecommitted to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive work environment where everyone canflourish.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Vodacom Foundation to develop, manage, and monitor annual budgets.
• Building partnerships and maintaining strong relationships with all senior managers and their teams
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management.
• Support the development and implementation of cost-saving initiatives.
• Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department heads.
• Identify and analyze variances between budgeted and actual expenditures, providing actionable insights.
• Provide accurate and timely forecasts to support business planning and decision-making.
• Monitor and report on budget performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess business performance.
• Provide actionable insights to improve profitability and cost management.
• Analyze financial performance, identifying trends, and recommending corrective actions.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices.

Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in a finance business partner or similar role.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a financial analysis or business partnering role, preferably within thetelecommunications or technology sector.
• Strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience in working with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Excel).