Financial Manager

FirstRand Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand Limited is seeking an experienced Operational Finance Director to drive financial direction across business units in Johannesburg. The role focuses on implementing accounting workflows, enforcing controls, and delivering robust financial reporting to stakeholders.

You will develop multi-year resource plans, build annual budgets, and present business cases to secure resources. The position requires strategic influence, risk awareness and collaboration across functions to sustain

Responsibilities

• Provide operational financial direction across business units.
• Implement and enhance accounting workflow systems and controls.
• Develop and manage area budgets and forecasts.
• Present business cases to secure financial resources.
• Analyse budgets and implement cost-control initiatives.
• Engage cross-functional teams to align strategy and delivery.
• Monitor governance, compliance and risk management across functions.

Job description

Job DescriptionTo provide operational financial direction to business units The role includes implementing and enhancing the accounting workflow systems and processes within business while ensuring financial controls and procedures are followed and adhered to for various internal and external stakeholders In addition, the role includes compiling statutory, regulatory and management reporting for corporate bankContribute to the development of larger overall area budgetDevelop the budget for the next financial year for area of responsibility taking all operational plans into considerationResearch and design a longer term financial resource requirement plan for the area of responsibilityPresent the business case to motivate for financial resourcesAnalyse and develop implementation plans against the forecasted financial budgetDevelop tactical budget for area of responsibility that minimise expenditure and manage costsControl the budget for area including the authorisation of expenditures and implementation of financial regulations. Build relationships that allow for the managing of expectations; the sharing of knowledge and diverse insights; and the creation of buy-inEngage in cross-functional relationships to obtain and to provide work supportContribute to sustaining a competitive edge through external networking, benchmarking and representation on related forumsApply a customer-centric approach that focuses on creating a positive experience for the customer by maximizing service and/or product offerings and building relationships Ensure that the customer is at the centre of the business philosophy, operations and ideas .Provide input into, and implement, corporate governance, compliance, integrity and ethics policies in are of accountability to identify and manage risk exposureStays abreast of relevant industry risk management best practices and legislative amendments and suggests ways to leverage these to ensure continuous improvementCreates risk awareness and manages audit findingsParticipate in Group risk forums where required and cascades relevant information through teamBrainstorm, identify, implement and drive innovative best practice ideas within the organisation to ensure increased efficienciesCreate and participate in specialist communities of practice and represents the organisation at Group and industry level to share best practice insights and solutionsDrive strategic projects, change management and platform integration across operationsLeverage Group capability to exploit opportunitiesEnsure and encourage adherence to an operational framework of policies and proceduresExecute defined business strategy by translating it into the business operationsCommunicate policy modification, objective achievement progress and critical success factors to impacted stakeholdersEnsure the development and implementation of multiple practices in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworksIdentify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; driving best practice solutionsBe aware of, and responsive to local conditionsInfluence the development of appropriate organisational structures, capacity and delivery systems. Identify development needs and select effective solutions to address personal development gaps to facilitate self improvementDevelop and implement a personal development planDemonstrate a commitment to continuous personal improvement as a life-long learner and encourage the same in othersShare information and empower others to actActs as a role model for continuous professional development in area of expertiseLead a development culture where information regarding successes, issues, trends and ideas are actively sharedBuild and sustain collaborative working relationships with relevant peers and stakeholders to achieve productivity synergiesLead specialist communities of practice and contribute positively to own and organisational knowledge improvement#Post#RMBImportant Closing Date NoteTake note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.30/10/26All 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.