Finance Business Partner at Alistair James Company Ltd – Sandton

Alistair Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest-growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions across several geographies, aimed with the vision to Make Africa Work Better! With core competencies in road freight, warehousing, commodity trading and operational hire of material handling equipment, the Group strives for continuous expansion of innovative ancillary services to grow the business vertically, complimented by a healthy dose of entrepreneurial flair. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. In 2024, the Group exceeded the 1000 employee mark and managed a fleet of well over 1000 trucks. With Alistair’s aggressive and exciting growth strategy, the Group is poised for significant further expansion and a greater impact in Africa.

Core Services:

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

Industries:

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

Mission

To make Africa work better

Company Values

Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, Humility, and Safety

Key Possibilities

Strategic Planning & Decision Support

• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making across various business units
• Partner with leadership to evaluate business opportunities and initiatives

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process for service lines
• Prepare and maintain regular forecasts and financial projections
• Collaborate with department heads to align budgets with operational goals

Financial Analysis & Performance Monitoring

• Analyse financial results, identifying trends, risks, and variances
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and business metrics
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve financial and operational performance

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as a key liaison between finance and departments such as Sales, Operations, and HR
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
• Influence and support decision-making across the organisation

Cost Management & Efficiency

• Identify and drive cost-saving initiatives
• Monitor expenditure and ensure optimal allocation of resources
• Support ongoing cost control and efficiency improvement efforts

Risk Management & Governance

• Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and internal controls

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and presentations
• Present financial insights to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and concise manner

Driving Business Improvement

• Challenge existing processes and recommend improvements
• Support business transformation and change initiatives
• Leverage data to drive profitability and sustainable growth

Requirements

• Relevant undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Professional qualification (e.g. CIMA / CA) highly advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

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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