Finance Business Partner needed at Durban University of Technology

Minimum Requirements:

• A 4-year qualification in Finance or Commerce (NQF level 8) or Honours Degree in Finance or Commerce.
• 5 years’ Experience in Management Accountant, Finance Management or Finance Analyst.
• Experience in the Higher Education sector and/or research sector is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in public accounting practice, preferably taxation is desirable.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret raw data and translate it into clear, concise information.
• The ability to explain complex financial data to non-finance individuals.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Customer focus
• Advanced proficiency in MS office

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide commercial risk management advice to finance clients.
• Provide support and financial advice for the development of innovative business models.
• Identify opportunities to add value in the development and execution of the Institution’s Strategic Plan.
• Providing financial analysis and insight/analytics, linking financial reports to business strategies
• Provide support and financial modelling for the development of business cases.
• Assist clients with initiating Finance related processes, requests, submissions, business cases and plans