Finance Business Partner

Job description

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

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Job title:                    Finance Business Partner

Site:                           Kansanshi Mining Plc

Department:             Finance

Section:                     Management Accounting

Position reports to: Management Accountant

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Purpose:

Drive performance improvement, support change initiatives, provide insights for decision-making, and foster collaboration across departments to enhance efficiency, manage risks, and deliver value. Offering comprehensive cost accounting services to departments, enabling effective planning and control of costs within budget limits by monitoring, controlling and accurately ascertaining costs.

Key responsibilities:

The holder of this position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.
Oversee the preparation and posting of general ledger entries, perform account reconciliations, and manage the month-end and year-end closing processes. Proactively identify, investigate, and resolve anomalies or discrepancies uncovered during reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Prepare comprehensive budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with key business assumptions and strategic goals. Provide insightful financial analysis to management, highlighting emerging priorities, opportunities, and potential risks to support effective decision-making.
Conduct detailed variance analysis comparing budgets, forecasts, and actual performance. Clearly communicate the key drivers behind variances, provide commentary, and recommend actionable steps to realign performance with business expectations.
Support management through the CAPEX motivation and approval process. Monitor and manage CAPEX cost allocations, ensuring proper tracking throughout the project lifecycle, and oversee project closure procedures once completed.
Respond to management’s ad hoc financial analysis requests, providing accurate and timely data to support business decisions, performance evaluations, and strategic planning.
Use data and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, ERP reporting) to deliver clear insights and improve the quality of financial reporting
Partner with HoDs to challenge assumptions and ensure financial implications are understood, supporting monthly business reviews and management reporting.
Ensure that accruals for services received are accurately recorded each month, helping to eliminate timing differences between service delivery and invoice receipt to improve financial accuracy.
Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and reporting procedures. Recommend and implement improvements that enhance operational efficiency, accuracy, and the overall quality of financial outputs.
Managing training and career development needs of self through ongoing coaching and the annual Performance and Development process
Should be the HODs/Superintendents first port of call for any finance related support.

Qualifications

Degree in accounting, Finance or related field (BAcc, BCom or equivalent).
Professional certification (ZICA, CA, ACCA or CIMA preferred)

Experience:

Three to five years in a similar role

Behaviour Traits:

Detail Oriented
Proactive Problem solver
Analytical and insightful
Collaborative
Strong communicator
Team Player