Finance Business Partner - Windhoek

About the role

Vector, a supply chain and sales and merchandising partner operating a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa, is hiring a Finance Business Partner (FBP) in Windhoek. The FBP acts as a trusted advisor to designated business units, turning financial information into actionable business intelligence so leaders can make data-driven, profitable decisions. The role covers forecasting, performance analysis, strengthening financial controls and partnering with business leaders on budgets and strategic plans.

Key responsibilities

• Act as primary finance partner to operations and functional leadership, translating business strategies into financial implications, KPIs and improvement plans
• Support profitability through pricing insight, cost optimisation and margin analysis, and take part in strategic planning discussions
• Lead budgeting and forecasting, review business submissions, build financial models and support capex and investment evaluations (ROI, payback, sensitivity analysis)
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax guidelines, internal policies and procurement frameworks, strengthen financial controls and support internal and external audit requirements
• Identify and escalate financial risks and ensure mitigation plans are in place
• Build relationships with business leaders, operational heads, commercial and supply chain teams, and communicate financial matters clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Promote best practice in analytics and reporting, use digital tools such as BI and dashboards, share knowledge and ensure compliance with stock count procedures

Required profile

• BCom (Finance / Accounting) or equivalent; professional certification (CIMA, CA(SA)) is advantageous
• Minimum 5+ years of financial and analytical experience, preferably in a commercial or operational finance role
• Experience in business partnering is highly advantageous
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting and performance management processes

Required skills

• SAP or similar ERP experience is beneficial
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling
• Financial accounting principles, tax, VAT and legislation (working knowledge)
• Analytical, numerical and report writing skills, stakeholder engagement and business case development