FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER

FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER

Subsidiary: Genser Energy Ghana Limited (GEGL) 

Division / Department: Finance (FIN) / Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) 

Location: Multiple Sites in the Western Region, Ghana 

Designation Level: Functional Head 

Reports Directly to: Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) 

OBJECTIVE: The Finance Business Partner serves as the embedded financial advisor and controller for an assigned operating site(s), or corporate function(s) within
Genser Energy. The Finance Business Partner works directly with the Plant Manager or Departmental Head
to ensure operational decisions are grounded in timely, accurate financial analysis; leads the budgeting process for the assigned scope; and acts as the first line of financial control and expense approval authority for that scope.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

FINANCIAL BUSINESS PARTNERING: 

• Act as the primary financial advisor to the assigned Plant Manager and Departmental Head, embedding financial perspective into all operational decisions. 

• Translate financial results and KPIs into clear, actionable insight for non-financial stakeholders, ensuring operational decisions respond promptly to performance gaps.
   

• Proactively flag financial risks and opportunities arising from operational activity, commercial negotiations, or market conditions affecting the assigned site(s). 

BUDGETING & FORECASTING: 

• Develop and maintain rolling forecasts and financial models reflecting operational plans, cost assumptions, and market inputs (e.g., FX, inflation). 

• Lead the development and periodic revision of OPEX and CAPEX budgets in collaboration with site/plant management and the Manager, FP&A. 

• Support scenario planning and sensitivity analysis for budget and cost-impact assessments tied to operational changes, shutdowns, or strategic decisions. 

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS: 

• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis of the assigned site(s)' performance, identifying trends, variances, and root causes against budget and prior periods.
   

• Analyse key financial and operational metrics/KPIs (e.g., cost-per-unit, margin, utilisation) to provide insight into efficiency and profitability. 

• Provide analytical and financial-modelling support for business cases, capital investments, and commercial arrangements relevant to the assigned site(s). 

EXPENSE CONTROL & APPROVAL: 

• Serve as first reviewer and approval authority for all expenses raised from the assigned operational site(s), ensuring alignment with approved budgets and financial policy. 

• Strengthen internal controls over cost recognition, accruals, and expense approvals at the assigned site(s). 
• Monitor and track actual expenditure against budget across all relevant cost centers, escalating material variances promptly. 

 REPORTING & SYSTEMS: 

• Leverage ERP and reporting systems (e.g., Sage X3, Power BI) for real-time cost tracking, budget monitoring, and variance analysis. 

• Build and maintain dashboards and financial models that enhance visibility for both site or corporate stakeholders. 
• Contribute site-level data and analysis to the Group consolidation, management reporting, and board-reporting process as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field is mandatory. 

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics is a plus. 

• Relevant professional certification (ACCA, CIMA, CFA, CPA) is a plus. 

• Multicultural experience is mandatory. 

• Proficiency in French is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: 

• A minimum of 6+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, cost control, and financial business partnering, preferably in the Oil & Gas, Power, or heavy industrial sectors. 
• Proficiency with financial/ERP software (e.g., SAP, Sage X3) and reporting/BI tools (e.g., Power BI). 
• Working knowledge of IFRS; exposure to SYSCOHADA and multi-jurisdiction reporting is an advantage.