Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner (FBP)

JOB DESCRIPTION   |   Harel Mallac Technologies Ltd   |   Mauritius

Role Purpose

Provide strategic and operational financial leadership across Harel Mallac Technologies, acting as a trusted partner to the General Manager, Senior Management, Operations and Group Finance. The role will transform the Finance function, strengthen governance, drive profitability and working-capital performance, and embed financial literacy and accountability across the organisation.

The FBP must be a commercially astute, hands-on leader capable of engaging credibly with management, Board and Audit & Risk Committee stakeholders, banks, customers and strategic suppliers to support sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

1. Finance Leadership & Organisational Transformation

Lead the transformation of the Finance function through a comprehensive assessment of people, competencies, structures and processes, establishing an effective, accountable and resilient Finance organisation with clear responsibilities, succession arrangements and strong financial governance.

2. Strategic Financial Leadership & Business Partnering

Act as a trusted adviser to the General Manager, Senior Management and Operations, providing constructive financial challenge, strategic insight and actionable recommendations that strengthen commercial decisions, operational effectiveness and overall business performance.

3. Financial Literacy & Organisation-Wide Accountability

Champion financial literacy across HMT by educating and coaching management and operational teams on profitability, margins, budgeting, cash flow, working capital and financial controls, embedding financial discipline and shared accountability throughout the organisation.

4. Business Performance & Commercial Profitability

Drive improvements in financial performance through rigorous analysis and challenge of revenue, costs, margins, project profitability, recurring SLAs, tender pricing, contractual commitments and resource utilisation, ensuring commercially sound decisions and corrective actions.

5. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

Lead the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes across the business, challenging underlying assumptions, validating commercial and operational projections, and ensuring credible financial targets, scenario planning and accountability for performance.

6. Management Reporting, Board & Audit Committee Engagement

Own the preparation, validation and timely submission of management accounts, Board and Audit & Risk Committee packs, actively contributing to relevant governance discussions through clear financial analysis, risk assessments, management recommendations and follow-through on agreed actions.

7. Financial Accounting, Governance, Audit & Compliance

Ensure the integrity of financial reporting, statutory accounts, accounting policies, taxation, internal controls and audit processes, maintaining compliance with applicable IFRS requirements, legislation and Group policies while driving timely resolution of audit findings.

8. Treasury, Banking Relationships & Funding

Lead treasury and liquidity management, proactively engage banks and financial institutions, negotiate competitive financing arrangements within approved mandates, manage funding requirements and foreign exchange exposure, and safeguard the financial sustainability of the business.

9. Debtor Management, Billing & Collections

Drive improvements in billing accuracy, revenue collection and debtor recovery through proactive customer engagement, effective credit control, payment-term negotiations and clear accountability across Senior Management and Operations, strengthening cash conversion and reducing overdue receivables.

10. Creditor Management, Supplier Relationships & Payment Negotiations

Lead financial management of creditors and supplier commitments, actively engaging strategic vendors and OEM partners to negotiate favourable payment terms, credit facilities and settlement arrangements that optimise working capital while preserving strong commercial relationships.

11. Inventory, Stock & Working Capital Optimisation

Strengthen financial oversight of inventory, stock ageing, obsolescence and turnover, working with Operations and Supply Chain to optimise stock investment, improve the cash conversion cycle and release working capital without compromising business continuity.

12. Procurement Governance & Commercial Controls

Strengthen financial governance over procurement, vendor commitments and purchasing decisions, ensuring appropriate cost justification, commercial value, delegated approvals and effective financial controls while maintaining clear operational ownership of procurement execution.

13. Financial Risk Management & Business Resilience

Proactively identify, assess and manage financial risks relating to liquidity, profitability, customer credit, supplier exposure, foreign exchange and contractual obligations, ensuring timely escalation, mitigation plans and appropriate management decisions.

14. Finance Process Improvement, Digitalisation & Business Intelligence

Drive the reengineering, standardisation and digitalisation of Finance processes, leveraging automation, financial systems and business intelligence to strengthen data integrity, improve reporting efficiency, reduce manual dependencies and enable timely, informed decision-making.

Required Candidate Profile

We seek a mature, commercially astute and results-oriented Finance leader who can operate effectively at strategic and operational levels, lead change and deliver measurable business outcomes.

• Proven ability to lead and transform Finance teams, processes and controls.
• Confidence in influencing Senior Management and developing financial literacy among non-finance stakeholders.
• Credibility in engaging banks, customers, suppliers, Group Finance, Boards and Audit Committees.
• Practical capability in addressing funding, liquidity, profitability, working capital and financial risk.
• Strong judgement, integrity, negotiation, analytical and communication skills; a hands-on, accountable leadership style.

Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified professional accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent recognised qualification).
• Minimum 10 years of progressive Finance experience, including substantial senior management responsibility.
• Proven leadership in a Finance Business Partner, Financial Controller, Head of Finance or equivalent role.
• Demonstrated experience across financial reporting, business partnering, treasury, banking, working capital, governance and audit.
• Track record of Finance-function improvement, team development, financial controls and Board/Audit Committee engagement.
• Technology services, project-based businesses, managed services or multi-entity/regional experience is advantageous.

Key Performance Expectations

Finance transformation: Stronger team capabilities, accountability, process effectiveness and control maturity.

Financial performance: Better profitability insight, commercial discipline and forecast reliability.

Cash flow & working capital: Improved funding visibility, collections, supplier terms and inventory efficiency.

Governance & reporting: Accurate, insightful and timely management, Board and ARC reporting and audit compliance.

Business partnering: Improved financial literacy and financial accountability across management and operations.

Operational excellence: More reliable data, standardised processes, appropriate automation and continuous improvement.

Recruitment Announcement

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FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER  |  HAREL MALLAC TECHNOLOGIES

We are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to lead our Finance function and help shape HMT’s next phase of business transformation.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a commercially astute, hands-on finance professional who can strengthen financial governance, drive business performance, lead treasury and working-capital improvements, and develop financial understanding across the organisation.

What you will lead

• Finance-team transformation, capability building and process improvement.
• Enterprise-wide business partnering, profitability, budgeting and performance management.
• Management reporting and active contribution to Board and Audit & Risk Committee discussions.
• Banking relationships, cash flow, debtor recovery, supplier terms and inventory efficiency.
• Financial controls, compliance, digitalisation and financial literacy across HMT.

What we are looking for

A fully qualified professional accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent), with at least 10 years of progressive Finance experience and substantial senior leadership responsibility. You will bring proven financial management, business partnering and transformation experience, strong commercial judgement and the confidence to engage senior executives, banks and external stakeholders.

Interested?

Please refer to the full Job Description and apply using the official recruitment channel and closing date published by Harel Mallac Technologies.