Executive: Product Performance Analysis & Costing

Acumen Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in Johannesburg is seeking an Executive for Product Performance Analysis & Costing. This role involves strategic oversight of product financial performance, leading analysis and costing frameworks, and ensuring compliance with governance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in finance, product performance, and proven leadership abilities. This full-time position requires a postgraduate qualification, with advantages for CA(SA) or similar qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years' senior finance or product performance experience.
• At least 2 years in an executive or Exco role.
• Proven leadership in analysing performance of product funds.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of financial modelling and product performance.
• Shape long-term financial strategy for product performance.
• Monitor and report on product profitability and sustainability metrics.

Skills

Product performance analysis

Financial modelling

Costing strategies

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Applied Statistics or similar

Chartered Accountant CA(SA), CFA, CIMA, or MBA

Job description

Executive : Product Performance Analysis & Costing

Our client based in Johannesburg East is looking for an Executive : Product Performance Analysis & Costing to join their dynamic team.

Product Performance Analysis & Costing is a key member of the leadership team, accountable for the strategic oversight of value-added product funds across the Group.

The role provides executive-level guidance on financial modelling, costing structures, and product financial performance to ensure sustainability, transparency, and profitability.

This position partners closely with the Executive Team and Board to influence strategic decision-making and safeguard stakeholder value.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of all financial modelling, product performance analysis, and costing frameworks
• Shape and drive the long-term financial strategy for product performance
• Serve as the trusted advisor to the MD, Exco, and Board on product performance financial matters, pricing strategies
• Lead evaluation of new product or channel opportunities
• Ensure robust governance, controls, and reporting frameworks for all products under management
• Oversee compliance with all regulatory, statutory, and contractual obligations
• Contribute to finance and fund committees related to product performance
• Set costing strategies and principles to ensure fairness, accuracy, and alignment with business objectives
• Monitor and report on product profitability, performance indicators, and sustainability metrics
• Present product performance reports and insights to the Exco and Board, highlighting risks and opportunities

Leadership & People Management

Requirements & Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Applied statistics and / or Applied mathematics, Data Science, Financial Engineering / Quantitative Finance or similar essential
• Chartered Accountant CA(SA), CFA, CIMA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification advantageous
• Minimum 8–10 years' senior finance or product performance and analysis experience, with at least 2 years in an executive or Exco role
• Proven leadership in analysing performance of large-scale product funds, costing structures, or financial planning operations
• Executive leadership will be an advantage

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Seniority level : Executive

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Business Development and Sales

Industries : Financial Services and Insurance

Location : Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa