Business Manager

Absa Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading African financial institution as a Business Manager in Finance Management. You will support the executive head by developing business enablement plans, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring operational efficiency. This role requires strategic thinking, strong interpersonal skills, and a solid background in financial services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Financial Services, with at least 3 in Banking.

Responsibilities

• Provide business manager support to the executive Head in Finance Management.
• Participate in leadership forums and support resource management.
• Build relationships and resolve issues proactively.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

Planning

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and a strong regional and international presence, our family offers a career opportunity to be part of an exciting growth journey, shaping our future as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

Provide business manager support to the executive Head in the Finance Management function, including developing and implementing business enablement plans, service delivery processes, and providing well-researched information for organizational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Partnering with Head of BU: Participate in leadership forums, support resource management, assist in restructuring initiatives, and facilitate engagement activities like town halls and strategy sessions.
2. Strategy Alignment: Promote visibility of the Finance Management Strategy, explore BU alignment opportunities, and ensure consistent rollout and awareness of initiatives.
3. Stakeholder Management: Build relationships, understand business needs, communicate risks, and resolve issues proactively.
4. Operational Management: Address operational issues promptly, monitor Business Performance, and review proposals aligned with delegated authority.
5. Reporting: Prepare key themes, analyze data, and provide insights to support decision-making and reporting to BU Head.
6. Cross-Functional Partnering: Analyze financial data, coordinate with Finance Partners, discuss workforce planning, and optimize workspace utilization.
7. Team Collaboration and Management: Promote knowledge sharing, develop succession plans, recruit as needed, and ensure operational alignment across teams.

Knowledge and Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Strategic thinking, independence, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong relationship-building skills, innovativeness, planning, and decision-making capabilities

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7 or higher) in Business Administration or related field
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Financial Services, with at least 3 in Banking

Core Competencies

• Relating and networking, creating and innovating, analyzing, delivering results, working with people, presenting and communicating, coping under pressure, commercial effectiveness, report writing, communication

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups to promote workforce diversity. The bank reserves the right not to fill the position.