Finance Business Partner

About Alistair Group

Alistair Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest-growing logistics and service companies. We provide a range of self-delivered logistics solutions across multiple geographies with the vision to “Make Africa Work Better.”

Our core competencies include road freight, warehousing, commodity trading, and material handling equipment hire. With over 1,000 employees and a fleet exceeding 1,000 trucks, Alistair Group continues to expand its presence and service offering across the continent, driven by innovation, entrepreneurial energy, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Core Services :

Freight Forwarding | Clearance & Forwarding | Energy Support Services | Equipment Rental | Commodity Trading | Integrated Solutions | Warehousing | Ocean Freight

Industries Served :

Mining | Oil & Gas | Agriculture | Construction | Explosives | Renewables

Our Values :

Honesty | Customer Focus | Continual Improvement | Humility | Safety

Role Overview

The Finance Business Partner plays a key role in driving financial performance across service lines by combining financial acumen with operational understanding. The role supports strategic decision-making through analysis, reporting, and collaboration with business leaders to ensure cost efficiency, compliance, and growth alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with service lines to understand their financial objectives and operational priorities.
• Analyse financial data, performance metrics, and market trends to deliver actionable insights.
• Prepare and present reports on budget variances, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Partner with department heads to align financial plans with overall business strategy.
• Support the budgeting process by setting realistic financial targets and priorities.
• Identify financial risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Support internal and external audits and resolve compliance issues.
• Act as a liaison between finance and business units to enhance communication and decision-making.
• Provide strategic input to improve profitability and optimize resource allocation.

Qualifications and Experience

Why Join Us?

Working times : Mondays - Fridays 07h00 - 16h00 & alternate Saturdays 08h00 - 12h00

The company reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process at any time, at its sole discretion. The sharing of any aptitude test, assessment, or invitation to an interview does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee any future employment with the company. Candidates acknowledge that progression through any stage of the recruitment process does not imply or ensure an eventual offer of employment.

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