Company Description

An Agro Seed seed company specializing in research and development, breeding, production, distribution, and marketing of high-quality seed products. The company offers a broad portfolio of seeds for both local and export markets, including advanced maize hybrids, wheat, and soya bean varieties designed to optimize yield. With a strong focus on innovation and performance, the company supports growers in remaining competitive and productive. The organization is backed by experienced sales agronomists who provide practical crop management expertise to help customers succeed.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Finance Business Partner role based in Lusaka Province, Zambia. The Finance Business Partner will work closely with operational and commercial teams to support strategic and operational decision-making through robust financial analysis and insight. Daily responsibilities include preparing budgets and forecasts, monitoring financial performance against targets, and providing variance analysis and recommendations. The role will also involve overseeing financial reporting processes, supporting business planning activities, evaluating investment opportunities, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial policies. The Finance Business Partner will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive profitability, improve cost efficiency, and enhance financial discipline across the business.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Finance with experience in Financial Reporting and management of financial statements.
• Proficiency in Financial Planning and Business Planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modeling.
• Advanced Analytical Skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Relevant academic background, such as a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; a professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CA) is an advantage.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet and financial analysis tools (e.g., Excel, ERP or accounting systems), and familiarity with budgeting and reporting software.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner effectively with non-finance teams and senior leadership.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in agriculture, agribusiness, or manufacturing sectors is an added advantage.

• Preparing budgets and forecasts
• Monitoring financial performance against targets
• Providing variance analysis and recommendations
• Overseeing financial reporting processes
• Supporting business planning activities
• Evaluating investment opportunities
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial policies
• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to drive profitability, improve cost efficiency, and enhance financial discipline across the business.

• Financial Reporting
• Management of financial statements
• Financial Planning
• Business Planning
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Long-term financial modeling
• Analytical Skills
• Spreadsheet proficiency (e.g., Excel)
• Financial analysis tools (e.g., ERP or accounting systems)
• Budgeting and reporting software familiarity
• Communication skills
• Stakeholder management skills
• Integrity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to meet deadlines

• Strong foundation in Finance with experience in Financial Reporting and management of financial statements.
• Proficiency in Financial Planning and Business Planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modeling.
• Advanced Analytical Skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Relevant academic background, such as a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; a professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CA) is an advantage.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet and financial analysis tools (e.g., Excel, ERP or accounting systems), and familiarity with budgeting and reporting software.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner effectively with non-finance teams and senior leadership.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in agriculture, agribusiness, or manufacturing sectors is an added advantage.