Finance Business Partner

Imagine a world where people live healthier, more enhanced and protected lives… A world in which each organisation is a powerful influencer and responsible corporate citizen, committed to being a force for social good. As a leading innovator in healthcare, wellness, insurance, investments, financial and life planning, Discovery works ceaselessly to make this vision a reality. Fuelled by our passion for enhancing lives and our desire to innovate, Discovery consistently sets global standards, creating shared value through shared intellectual capital. A testament to this is our Vitality programme, which is both a platform to incentivise people to live healthier lives as well as a channel through which shared value is delivered. We are a proudly South African-born, global company with health, life and short term insurance operations in South Africa and the United Kingdom, and a presence in Germany, France, the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, China and Japan through our Global Vitality Network. One way in which we uphold our promise of shared value is by being a positive disruptor that focusses on bringing about sustainable change in the lives of the people and communities we serve across the globe. Our values of leadership, honesty, innovation and fairness act as our compass, directing our business practices to take advantage of every opportunity while looking for ways to dazzle clients. Key Purpose The Architect of Enablement and Financial Credibility. This role drives the "how" and "when" of technical execution while serving as the strategic liaison between the COE and Business Units. As a Chartered Accountant, you bring unimpeachable financial authority to systems conversations - translating business pain points into prioritized, value-backed solutions. You ensure that "Group Finance Systems Solution Enablement" delivers tangible business outcomes, freeing the Head to focus on long-term transformation and executive stakeholder management. Key Responsibilities Strategic Business Partnering Trusted advisor to CFOs, Controllers, and FP&A leaders across Business Units; leverage accounting credibility to challenge requirements and shape demand Finance-Led Solution Design Apply deep accounting expertise to ensure OneStream configurations align with IFRS standards, consolidation logic, and financial reporting integrity End-to-End Delivery Leadership Own the project lifecycle from requirement validation through UAT; ensure technical team meets committed deadlines and quality standards Problem Structuring & Synthesis Deconstruct ambiguous business challenges into structured, actionable solution designs; present complex trade-offs in financial terms that resonate with Finance leadership Value Realization & Business Case Ownership Quantify ROI, efficiency gains, and risk reduction for all major initiatives; track and report realized benefits post-implementation Innovation & Enablement Identify OneStream MarketPlace solutions, automation opportunities, and AI/ML use cases that advance the modern finance vision; pilot and scale innovations Velocity Management Balance speed with quality; ensure the COE maintains high delivery throughput without burning out the technical team or compromising financial controls Cross-Functional Orchestration Align Finance, IT, and business stakeholders around shared priorities; resolve conflicts using financial and operational data as objective arbiters Qualifications and Experience Mandatory: Qualified Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) with 5+ years post-qualification experience 3+ years in Finance Transformation, Systems Implementation, or EPM Consulting, with 3+ years leading OneStream or equivalent EPM delivery teams Experience in complex, multi-entity environments with sophisticated consolidation and reporting requirements Financial Expertise: Deep knowledge of consolidation accounting, intercompany eliminations, IFRS reporting, and financial close processes OneStream Solution Design: Implementation methodology, MarketPlace solutions, and platform configuration Business Case Development: ROI modelling, cost-benefit analysis, and value tracking Leadership Attributes Credible Finance Authority: You command respect in the CFO's office because you speak their language and share their credentials Structured Thinker: You naturally deconstruct complexity into logical components (Problem → Analysis → Synthesis → Solution) Trusted Advisor: Finance leaders seek your counsel before making systems decisions; you influence without authority Velocity Driver: You create urgency without creating chaos; teams deliver faster because of your clarity, not despite it Financial Rigor: You instinctively question assumptions, validate numbers, and ensure systems decisions withstand audit and regulatory scrutiny