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

About the job

• Coordinate the acquisition of structured finance projects: define the offers, make the deals, and coordinate the negotiation processes. Build and manage portfolios of structured finance projects.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide sound advice on business decisions to enable business leaders to make financial decisions that will contribute to the continued growth of the organisation.
• Identify and highlight financial risks within the allocated area and recommend and implement potential mitigation strategies to minimise financial loss to the business.
• 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

Behavouraial Competencies:

• Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization, leveraging these networks to stay aware of industry developments and expand influence.
• Builds strong partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives; challenges “us vs. them” thinking and demonstrates appreciation for others’ contributions toward common goals.
• Develops and delivers multi-mode communications tailored to the needs of different audiences; actively listens, shows genuine interest in others’ perspectives, and produces clear, well-structured documents and reports.
• Uses compelling arguments, sound logic, and credible evidence to gain commitment and support; collaborates to find creative, win-win solutions and achieves consensus through compromise.
• Consistently achieves results, even under challenging circumstances; sets bold performance goals, demonstrates tenacity, and remains driven to deliver timely, high-quality outcomes.
• Relates openly and effectively with diverse groups of people, maintaining productive relationships across a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Plans and prioritizes work effectively to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals; aligns activities with relevant workgroups and takes steps to reduce bottlenecks and accelerate delivery.
• Operates effectively amid uncertainty or ambiguity; seeks guidance where necessary and adapts to change with composure and effectiveness.
• Interprets and applies key financial indicators to support sound business decisions; analyzes financial and quantitative data to drive improved performance.
• Demonstrates strategic thinking by anticipating future possibilities and translating them into actionable strategies; considers industry and market trends when making decisions.
• Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders, identifying relevant issues and addressing competing interests in the decision-making process.
• Applies strong business and market knowledge to advance organizational goals; monitors business news and market developments to inform decisions and enhance expertise.

Requirements

• University First Degree
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a finance role, supporting multiple business units with a solid understanding of the end-to-end finance lifecycle.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.