Chief Financial Officer

Fnb South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Johannesburg seeks a Talent Specialist to lead the finance portfolio, ensuring ethical standards, strategic financial management, and team leadership. Ideal candidates will have a CA(SA) qualification and experience in fintech or retail banking. This full-time position offers opportunities for financial innovation in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Opportunities to network and collaborate

Challenging working environment

Opportunities to innovate

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Proven track record in strategic financial management and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of digital platforms and customer-centric business models.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial governance and compliance.
• Drive financial performance through robust planning and analysis.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Strategic financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

CA(SA) or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Talent Specialist @ FNB SA | Driving Business Process Improvement

To lead and manage the finance portfolio for the Bank, ensuring professional and ethical financial standards, practices and governance, and a cohesive finance service offering that is aligned to the Banks strategies.

Determine and direct financial strategy for the Bank in partnership with the CEO and Exco.

Serve as an active member of the senior-management team, prepare financial reports and budgets for the executive to support the financial decision making process, and ensure that financial transactions, policies and procedures meet business short and long term objectives and regulatory body requirements.

Responsibilities

Strategically partner with the CEO and executive team to shape and execute the financial vision of eBucks.

Provide stewardship of the overall business portfolio ensuring business integrity, financial health and control.

Practice sound and ethical financial management through the technical application of financial, accounting and business knowledge.

Drive financial performance through robust planning, forecasting, and analysis, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer value.

Lead financial governance and compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal controls.

Oversee financial reporting and insights, delivering accurate, timely, and actionable information to stakeholders.

Manage capital allocation and investment decisions to support innovation, product development, and platform scalability.

Champion cost efficiency and operational excellence across the business.

Lead risk management and mitigation strategies, ensuring financial resilience and agility.

Represent eBucks in group-level finance forums, contributing to broader strategic initiatives and alignment.

Build and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Develop and nurture internal relationships within the business enabling collaboration.

Demonstrate exemplary leadership behaviour, through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organisational values.

Control expenditure planning and reporting in area of responsibility, within approved budget parameters.

Increase operational efficiency and suggest solutions to enhance cost effectiveness.

Develop and run costing model to establish alignment.

Control costs for functional / business area(s).

Drive digital transformation in finance, leveraging automation, data analytics, and fintech innovation.

Support strategic partnerships and commercial negotiations with financial acumen and insight.

Act as a trusted advisor to the business, translating complex financial data into strategic recommendations.

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You Have

CA(SA) or equivalent professional qualification.

5-8 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally within digital, fintech, or retail banking environments.

Proven track record in strategic financial management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership.

Strong understanding of digital platforms, customer-centric business models, and innovation-driven environments.

Exceptional analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.

Experience working within a group structure or matrixed organisation is advantageous.

You Will Have Access To

Opportunities to network and collaborate.

Challenging working environment.

Opportunities to innovate.

We Can Be a Match If You Are

Curious & courageous – you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to.

Obsessed with mastery – you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards; kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

Closing date : 11 / 11 / 25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan.

The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities.

In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis.

The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance and Sales

Industries: Banking

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa