Practice Finance Leader & Cloud & Security

NTT DATA, Inc.; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services company in Johannesburg seeks a Finance Director to oversee P&L for the Cloud and Security practice. This role involves driving revenue growth and leading financial planning efforts. Candidates must have over 15 years of experience in finance within IT or consulting, along with strong skills in financial modeling and analytics. The company offers a hybrid working environment, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 15+ years of finance experience in IT Services or Consulting.
• Strong P&L management and business partnering experience.
• Proven track record supporting large-scale deals.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end P&L for the Cloud and Security practice.
• Drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and cost optimization.
• Lead annual budgeting and long-range financial planning.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Executive communication

Forecasting skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

BI tools

Job description

Overview

Make an impact with NTT DATA. Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & P&L Ownership

• Own and manage the end-to-end P&L for the Cloud and Security practice
• Drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and cost optimization
• Monitor key financial KPIs (GM, OM, utilization, realization, backlog, revenue leakage)
• Provide financial insight to support strategic and operational decisions

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting, monthly and quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning
• Partner with practice leadership on growth plans, investments, and headcount planning
• Ensure forecast accuracy and proactive risk/opportunity identification

Pricing, Deals & Commercial Governance

• Act as the finance lead for large deals, renewals, and transformations
• Support pricing strategy, deal structuring, margin analysis, and risk assessment
• Review contracts for financial compliance (pricing, billing, revenue recognition)
• Ensure adherence to financial governance and approval frameworks

Business Partnering

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Practice Heads, Delivery Leaders, and Sales
• Translate financial data into actionable business insights
• Influence decision-making through scenario modeling and ROI analysis

Operational Finance & Controls

• Oversee project financial performance (billing, WIP, revenue recognition)
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS, internal controls, and audit requirements
• Identify and mitigate financial risks across delivery and commercial operations

Performance Management & Reporting

• Develop and present executive-level financial dashboards and reviews
• Analyze trends, variances, and root causes; recommend corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and tools

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of finance managers/analysts/business partners
• Set clear objectives, coach talent, and build a high-performing finance organization

Key Stakeholders

• Practice & Portfolio Leaders
• Sales & Account Management
• Delivery & Operations Leaders
• Group Finance, FP&A, and Controllership
• Legal, Procurement, and HR

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent preferred

Experience

• 15+ years of finance experience in IT Services, Consulting, or Technology in a Divisional CFO or Head of Finance role
• Strong experience in P&L management and business partnering
• Proven track record supporting large-scale deals and complex delivery models
• Experience with global delivery and multi-geo financial management

Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of IT services economics (T&M, Fixed Price, Managed Services)
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Executive communication and influencing skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), and BI tools

Key Success Metrics

• Revenue growth and margin improvement
• Forecast accuracy and financial predictability
• Deal margin quality and risk mitigation
• Cost efficiency and utilization improvement
• Stakeholder satisfaction and decision impact

Workplace type

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

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