Job Description
An established, multi-franchise group operating within the mobility and vehicle distribution sector is seeking a financially astute and analytical Parts Finance Business Partner to join its team in Milnerton, Cape Town
This role will play a key part in supporting the Parts Division through financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost control and profitability analysis
Working closely with operational management and the Finance Department, the successful candidate will provide meaningful financial insights, monitor departmental performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies, strengthen financial controls and maximise profitability
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor and analyse the overall financial performance of the Parts Division
- Prepare and review monthly financial reports, management accounts and performance summaries
- Analyse sales performance, gross profit margins and departmental profitability
- Monitor inventory valuations, stock movements and associated financial risks
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes
- Identify financial discrepancies, emerging trends and potential cost-saving opportunities
- Monitor departmental expenditure and implement effective cost-control measures
- Investigate variances between actual results and budgeted performance
- Partner with Parts Management to improve financial performance and profitability
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information and reporting
- Assist with month-end reporting, reconciliations and financial reviews
- Provide financial analysis, recommendations and insights to support operational and strategic decision-making
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting or Financial Management
- Previous experience in a finance-related role
- Proven experience in financial analysis and reporting
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience working with financial systems and reporting tools
- Exposure to inventory-driven businesses, multi-franchise operations or parts-related financial management will be advantageous
REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Strong analytical and numerical abilities
- Excellent financial reporting and interpretation skills
- Sound understanding of budgeting and forecasting
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good planning, organisational and time-management abilities
- Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines
- Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
- Confidence in engaging with operational management and providing financial guidance
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
The ideal candidate will be a commercially minded finance professional who understands the relationship between operational activity and financial performance
You will be comfortable working with complex financial information, analysing departmental results, identifying profitability opportunities and partnering with operational teams to drive improved business outcomes
Candidates with experience in multi-franchise environments, dealership operations, inventory-driven businesses or parts-related financial management will be particularly well suited to this opportunity
If you are a proactive finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams and turning financial data into meaningful business decisions, this could be an excellent next career move
