Embark on a journey within Finance SBU to be part of its endeavour to position itself as a dedicated and trusted partner, through the provision of expert advice and delivery of value-adding services to MCB and other stakeholders.
We are on the lookout for:
Job vacancy: Business Partner
You will be responsible to assist the Lead and/ or Senior Business Partners in providing strategic financial and commercial guidance to a portfolio of business units (SBUs) to influence decisions and shape business outcomes.
In this role you will,
- Act as a trusted Finance partner to designated strategic business units (SBUs) across the Bank;
- Prepare and present monthly management reporting packs for assigned SBUs within agreed timeframe – working independently and/or alongside Senior Business Partners or Business Partnering Leads;
- Critically assess quantitative and qualitative aspects of assigned SBUs’ financial performance and provide actionable insights to management;
- Support initiatives/projects, strategy formulation and business growth of designated SBUs by providing value-added financial insights and analyses;
- Prepare annual budgets for designated SBUs, drawing on a sound understanding of key business and financial drivers and taking into account external economic and competitive factors;
- Support key initiatives at the level of the Bank through close cross-functional collaboration, with a particular emphasis on the financial aspect of such initiatives;
- Determine appropriate SBU financial KPIs and undertake critical assessment of performance against KPIs;
- Support the design and execution of cost allocation methodologies using understanding of commercial and operational drivers of assigned SBUs;
- Close collaboration with the Financial Planning & Analysis team and the broader Finance SBU;
- Help drive continuous improvement in management reporting, planning and performance management processes.
To succeed, you will be required to demonstrate the following competencies:
- Translating complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information into clear, practical and relatable recommendations;
- Demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills adapted to the audience;
- Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward;
- Adapting approach and demeanor to match different situations;
- Demonstrating confidence in engaging with senior colleagues and leaders;
- Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments.
We are looking for candidates who have :
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/ Finance/ Economics/ Statistics/ Management/ Banking/ a related discipline or a Professional Qualification (ACCA/ ACA/ CIMA);
- At least 5 years of working experience in Banking/ Finance/Audit/ Consulting/ Financial Advisory or any related field.
A combination of both qualification & experience will be considered.
Should this opportunity match your career aspirations, skills and competencies, click on ‘Apply’ to complete your online application.
Please ensure all required information is accurately entered in relevant sections. Any incomplete application will not be considered. You may attach a complete CV when applying.
As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to provide a valid Certificate of Character of less than 3 months and two professional references.
The deadline for submission of application is 24 August 2026.
The Management reserves the right not to appoint anyone following this advert.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Management, Banking or related discipline, or a professional qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
- Minimum 5 years' working experience in Banking, Finance, Audit, Consulting, Financial Advisory or related field
- Experience in management reporting, budgeting, financial analysis, KPI setting and cost allocation methodologies
- Strong verbal and written communication, stakeholder engagement, decision-making and presentation skills (including engagement with senior leaders)
- Provide a valid Certificate of Character (less than 3 months) and two professional references as part of the recruitment process
What We Do
The secret to our endurance is our standard of excellence and the fact that our people – customers and personnel – are central to everything we undertake. From a single bank, we have grown into a Group with a total asset worth of MUR 720.1 billion (USD 16 billion). Now with 60 branches/kiosks nationwide, we seek to consolidate our position in the region and beyond. MCB Group is the holding company of several subsidiaries and associates that operate under three business clusters: Banking, Non-Banking Financial and Other Investments. Banking activities are present in Madagascar, Mozambique, Reunion Island, Mayotte, Paris, Seychelles and Maldives, with a network of around 550 correspondent banks across the world. The Non-Banking Financial sector is involved in Factoring and Leasing while the MCB Capital Markets Ltd offers services such as Corporate Finance Advisory, Asset Management, Stockbroking, Private Equity and Registry. The Group also assists Micro and Small Entrepreneurs.
