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Loyiso Sixaba
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Loyiso Sixaba

Financial Planning, Management & Analysis
Johannesburg

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Finance Business PartnerSenior Finance Analyst

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkConsulting

Location Preference

Hybrid
Location: Johannesburg, ZA
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$54000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leavePersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Summary

Dynamic Senior Finance Business Partner with over 20 years of experience driving commercial performance, financial planning, and executive decision support across diverse multinational organizations in South Africa, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Malaysia. Recognized as a trusted advisor to regional and global leadership teams, with deep expertise in P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, KPI frameworks, revenue assurance, margin optimization, and productivity analysis. Proven ability to blend strong financial discipline with strategic insights to influence outcomes, support profitable growth, and enhance operational efficiency. Highly effective in fast-paced, matrix-managed environments, complemented by exceptional executive communication skills and advanced proficiency in ERP platforms, business intelligence tools, and financial modeling.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Finance Business Partner

Kerridge Commercial Systems (trading as Klipboard)
Johannesburg
07.2025 - Current
  • Act as the principal finance partner to the South African, United Kingdom and Australia regional leadership teams, and a global service function.
  • Serve as a senior member of the Commercial Finance team, supporting executive leaders within a matrix structure.
  • Provide strategic financial insight, analysis, and decision support to regional MDs and global stakeholders.
  • Own and oversee regional P&L performance, including revenue review and sign-off, direct and indirect cost analysis, and margin performance.
  • Define, monitor, and report on commercial and productivity KPIs, including utilisation, revenue and cost vs budget, and performance against business roadmaps.
  • Lead annual budgeting and re-forecasting cycles for supported regions and teams.
  • Prepare and present executive-level financial narratives, highlighting performance drivers, risks, and growth opportunities.
  • Partner with sales and commercial teams to support opportunity modelling, pricing analysis, and deal negotiations.
  • Analyse utilisation and margin by team and product vertical in collaboration with regional and global operations leaders.
  • Contribute to long-term Commercial Finance and Finance strategy initiatives.
  • Global leader in integrated business management software solutions.

FP&A Consultant (Part-Time)

Nova Analytica & Consulting
08.2024 - Current
  • Delivered financial planning, modelling, valuation, and advisory services to startups and SMEs.
  • Designed budgeting, forecasting, and reporting frameworks to support growth strategies.
  • Developed pricing and profitability strategies.
  • Supported capital-raising initiatives with investors and financial institutions.

Senior Finance Business Analyst

Mega Fortris Berhad
Malaysia
07.2020 - 06.2025
  • Led Group-wide monthly and annual financial reporting across multiple international subsidiaries.
  • Owned Group budgeting and forecasting processes using advanced financial models.
  • Partnered with senior functional leaders to evaluate historical performance and set financial targets.
  • Delivered consolidated revenue, profitability, and performance insights to C-suite executives.
  • Designed and implemented global pricing and profitability frameworks.
  • Managed financial performance benchmarking across subsidiary companies.
  • Developed financial models and valuations for CAPEX investments and new ventures.
  • Established and led the Group’s Business Intelligence function, delivering executive dashboards and insights.
  • Served as Group Project Manager for Oracle NetSuite ERP implementation and Oracle Cloud (Heatwave) data warehouse integration.
  • Contributed to IPO readiness initiatives, focusing on revenue accuracy and financial valuations.
  • Multinational Manufacturing Group
  • Selected Achievements
  • Group Project Manager – ERP Replacement Programme
  • Core Member – IPO Project Team
  • Implemented Group-wide Business Intelligence capability

Revenue Accountant, Insight Analyst: Market, VIP Gaming Business Manager

Sun International (Pty) Ltd
07.2015 - 06.2020

Financial Analyst & Senior Project Accountant

Nedbank Limited
05.2011 - 06.2015

Senior Financial Officer

Liberty Life South Africa
12.2008 - 04.2011

Assistant Financial Accountant

Alexander Forbes Insurance
04.2006 - 11.2008
  • (Full role detail available on request)

Education

Financial Accounting

University of Pretoria

Skills

  • Experience with SAP and Lucanet
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 expertise
  • Advanced Excel proficiency
  • Power BI expertise

Accomplishments

  • Group Project Manager – ERP Replacement Programme
  • Core Member – IPO Project Team
  • Implemented Group‑wide Business Intelligence capability
  • Matrix Stakeholder & Senior Leadership Engagement

Certification

Data Analytics with Python – Jiingga
Analysing Data with Power BI – Iverson
Corporate Financial Modelling – Masterclass Event

CORE EXECUTIVE CAPABILITIES

  • Finance Business Partnering (Multi-Region & Global)
  • Regional & Consolidated P&L Oversight
  • Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Re-forecasting
  • Commercial, Productivity & Utilisation KPIs
  • Revenue Recognition, Cost & Margin Optimisation
  • Sales Opportunity, Pricing & Deal Modelling
  • Financial Modelling, Scenario Analysis & Valuations
  • Business Intelligence & Executive Dashboards
  • Executive & Board-Level Reporting
  • Matrix Stakeholder & Senior Leadership Engagement

Websites

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Finance Business Partner

Kerridge Commercial Systems (trading as Klipboard)
07.2025 - Current

FP&A Consultant (Part-Time)

Nova Analytica & Consulting
08.2024 - Current

Senior Finance Business Analyst

Mega Fortris Berhad
07.2020 - 06.2025

Revenue Accountant, Insight Analyst: Market, VIP Gaming Business Manager

Sun International (Pty) Ltd
07.2015 - 06.2020

Financial Analyst & Senior Project Accountant

Nedbank Limited
05.2011 - 06.2015

Senior Financial Officer

Liberty Life South Africa
12.2008 - 04.2011

Assistant Financial Accountant

Alexander Forbes Insurance
04.2006 - 11.2008

Financial Accounting

University of Pretoria

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