Finance Business Partner at Interswitch Group

Interswitch is an Africa-focused integrated digital payments and commerce company that facilitates the electronic circulation of money as well as the exchange of value between individuals and organisations on a timely and consistent basis. We started operations in 2002 as a transaction switching and electronic payments processing, and have progressively evolved into an integrated payment services company, building and managing payment infrastructure as well as delivering innovative payment products and transactional services throughout the African continent. At Interswitch, we offer unique career opportunities for individuals capable of playing key roles and adding value in an innovative and fun environment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Business Partner

Location: Lagos
Department: Group Finance & Supply Chain Management
Employment Type: Permanent

Job Description

To act as a trusted financial advisor to businesses to enable the respective business leaders to make informed financial decisions.
To contribute to the development of the Finance strategy, priorities, solutions and initiatives by providing insights on industry trends within the allocated business/es to ensure that the Finance function remains relevant and continuously enables the attainment of Business Objectives.
Run budgeting and forecasting within their areas, and preparing individual business cases

Responsibilities

Financial Control
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
Finance Advisory Services
Provide sound advice on business decisions to enable business leaders to make financial decisions that will contribute to the continued growth of the organisation
Risk Management & Analysis
Identify and highlight and financial risks within the allocated area and recommend and implement potential mitigation strategies to minimize financial loss to the business
Budgeting
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.

Requirements