Finance Business Partner

Peach Payments is a fast growing Pan-African PSP that makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across all Africa. We work with small and large sellers to provide a complete toolkit to accept, manage and disburse payments through web and mobile.Our merchant partners include your favourite food delivery services, whether you're ordering in or using a meal kit, travel services that can help you book your next getaway adventure and even your neighbour's side-hustle e-commerce store.For these partners and their customers, we aim to provide delightful experiences that make it as easy as possible to facilitate online payments.Why we're hiring for this roleThe Finance Business Partner is a full-time position focused on decision support at Peach Payments. Working with the senior executive team, the successful candidate will have a "seat at the table" when key resource allocation and investment decisions are made. They will provide the analysis and metrics that underpin the continued success of the company.You will report to the CFO, Paxton.Skills that will help you succeedExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent analytical skillsStrong multitasking skillsStrong problem-solving skillsStrong presentation skillsStrong influencing skillsFast learnerStrong commercial acumenStrong knowledge of accounting principles and practicesAbility to work under pressureAbility to work independentlyAbility to work in/deal with ambiguityYour mission, if you choose to accept itSupport the development and implementation of best in class financial practice including:Financial aspect of business casesFinancial Metrics & KPIsNon-financial Metrics & KPIsCustomer/Product/Division profitabilityBusiness PrioritizationBusiness model innovationDevelop & Maintain financial forecastingReporting against financial targets and objectivesProviding financial analysis to business unit managementCoordinate budget processAssisting in the preparation of the operating budgetAssisting with investor reporting requirementsSupporting the preparation of management reportsEnsuring compliance with company policies and proceduresMake recommendations and improvement suggestions across all areas in the businessWhat we'd like you to have3-5 years' experience as an analyst and/or finance business partnering.Experience defining business drivers of various reporting metrics.Professional accounting qualification preferredKnowledge of Fintech and/or the Payments industry a bonus.What sort of decisions are coming up on our roadmapGeographic expansionNew product development investment & prioritizationExisting product sunsettingMergers & acquisitionsBuy versus build decisionsRestructuringAnnual planning/budgetingLong term planning/budgetingWhat else is in it for you?Be part of our story! We're a passionate group of individuals working on enabling African entrepreneurs to develop and succeed in digital commerce. We have a high-performance community, underpinned by a people-first approach. Our team is diverse, we fail fast and aim to succeed even quicker. We value diversity at Peach and therefore we are committed to Inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experiences.

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