Vacancy title:
Senior Manager - Finance Business Partner

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Telecommunications, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
MTN-Uganda

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, September 4 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 25 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Senior Manager, Finance Business Partner is part of the Finance Division of MTN Uganda, this role will act as a strategic advisor to business leaders, providing financial leadership, insights, and decision support to drive growth, optimize performance, and ensure financial goals are achieved. This role combines deep financial expertise with strong business acumen, working cross-functionally to align financial strategy with business objectives.                                                            

MTN Uganda Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is seeking to recruit a competent individual to fill the following position.

Job Title: Senior Manager - Finance Business Partner 

Reports to: Chief Finance Officer 

No. of Vacancies: 1

Main Job Functions:

Strategy Implementation

• Lead creation of sub-divisional strategy in line with overarching divisional goals, with emphasis on client experience (internal and external)
• Ensure effective implementation of sub-divisional strategy by means of providing direction, structure, business plans and support

Staff Leadership and Management

• Source, induct, and manage talent in accordance with legislative guidelines
• Ensure open communication channels with staff and implement change management interventions where necessary
• Provide definition of roles, responsibilities, individual goals and performance objectives for the team
• Set KPIs and provide regular performance feedback through a well-defined and implemented performance review program
• Develop and implement a training plan in order to build and develop skills within the team
• Performance manage resources in accordance with HR policy and legislation where necessary
• Actively participate in leadership team and develop skills of own team
• Promote a ‘MTN centric’ and ‘partnership approach’ to develop strong relationships with other working groups and ensure adherence to Group governance

Governance 

• Adhoc, Operational and Tactical Meeting
• Set up / participate in adhoc and operational meetings 
• Participate and provide inputs in tactical meetings
• Report at process and functional level

Escalations

• Manage and resolve escalations that have impact on critical path of service delivery
• Escalate issues that will result in significant time, scope, employee/customer or cost impact if not resolved
• Manage and provide solutions to issues that require formal resolution

Opco Operational

• Set up and manage project status meetings
• Review and identify key risks, issues and dependencies and set mitigation actions
• Manage budgets
• Sign-off / make decisions regarding operational changes

Opco Tactical

• Provide inputs on all projects initiated
• Review key risks, issues and dependencies and set mitigation actions
• Manage budget

Reporting

• Review financial or adhoc reports on a monthly basis and in accordance with the measurement metrics set by the organisation
• Review reports on an adhoc basis on specific projects (as required)

Budgets 

• Manage sub-divisional budgets in line with business objectives
• Manage project or initiative budgets in line with business objectives

Operational Delivery

• Partner with senior business leaders to understand their strategic objectives and provide financial guidance to support decision-making.
• Drive financial planning processes, including annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Analyze key performance metrics, variances, and trends to provide actionable insights and recommendations.

Translate business initiatives into financial outcomes; assess risks and opportunities associated with strategic decisions.

• Lead monthly and quarterly business reviews, presenting financial results and performance analysis.
• Build business cases for new initiatives, investments, or capital expenditures.
• Collaborate with accounting, FP&A, and operations teams to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and alignment with corporate goals.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Develop financial models and tools to support business decision-making.
• Lead and mentor junior finance team members or analysts as needed.
• Financial Planning, Budgeting and Reporting 
• Review and provide inputs for financial planning, budgeting process and control process
• Validate if financial planning and budgeting of the Opco is in line with strategic plans, initiatives, and policies of the Opco and the Group
• Review Financial Reports for accuracy and validate adherence to MTN and regulatory requirement
• Communicate and ensure adherence to all standards, statutory policies, procedures and guidelines pertaining to Finance and Tax, conduct meetings for review and timely action   

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor direct reports to ensure staff motivation is high
• Ensure skill transfer for staff development, motivation and business continuity 
• Ensure the team is led, motivated and rewarded to achieve high performance areas
• Guide and direct suppliers and third parties in achieving Opco objectives
• Identify staff training and development needs and implement necessary actions
• Manage team (including recruitment, on-boarding, attrition)
• Set goals and objectives for direct reports, monitor progress and maintain motivation
• Set up appropriate structure to meet departmental management objectives
• Provide an advisory function on governance and best practices in client experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA, ACCA or CPA preferred.

Work Experience   

• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance, including experience in a business partnering or FP&A role. (Strong understanding of financial planning, analysis, and reporting.)
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to influence non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and strategic thinking.

Industry / Certifications       

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (preferred) 
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) (preferred)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) (preferred)

Any other specifications      

• Knowledge in Finance division in Telecommunication industry
• Experience of financial and accounting standards and procedures
• ERP related knowledge

Responsibility towards: 

Internal Stakeholders              

• Opco EXCO
• Heads of different functions at Opco
  Finance Centers of Excellence (CoE) 
  Group Management Serviceses

External Stakeholders: Interaction and Relationship           

• Legal Advisors
• Statutory Auditors
• Government or regulatory bodies

COMPETENCIES                                                                                                                                                     

Knowledge:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

• Identifies, recognizes  & builds future talent
• Complexity and Ambiguity
• Ensures Ethical Stakeholder management
• Displays courage to take tough decision Partnering
• Empowering others
• Information processing
• Risk management                                          

Skills / physical competencies:                                                                                                                                                          

• Analytical
• Accounting
• Research & Development
• ERP related knowledge
• Performance Management                                                                                                                                 

Behavioral qualities:                                                                                                                                                            

• Complete candour
• Relationships
• Emotional Maturity
• Innovation
• Is culturally aware and adaptable   

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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