SENIOR FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER (INSURANCE) - ZAR 1.5 MILLION pa - N.SUBS, CPT

Do More Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Cape Town seeks an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to shape the growth of its Finance team. The role involves strategic ownership of financial processes, leading a team of Finance Business Partners, and driving financial planning tools. Ideal candidates have an Honors Degree and at least 4 years' experience in finance, particularly in insurance. A competitive salary package of ZAR 1.5 million is offered, alongside significant career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary with benefits

Access to senior leadership

Collaborative culture promoting innovation

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a similar role, 3+ years working in insurance.
• Planning and Controlling experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of internal planning and budgeting processes.
• Lead and coach a geographically dispersed team of Finance Business Partners.
• Drive the development and refinement of financial planning tools.
• Deliver clear insights and financial analysis to senior leaders.
• Oversee timely preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Collaborate with cluster leadership to strengthen controlling functions.
• Play a hands-on role in strategic planning cycles.
• Promote continuous improvement in finance processes.

Skills

Financial controlling software (SAP, HfM)

Insurance financials knowledge

Cost controlling knowledge

Financial planning experience

Education

Honors Degree in Finance, Audit, Actuarial or MBA

Job description

Overview

SENIOR FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER (INSURANCE) - ZAR 1.5 MILLION pa NEG - NORTHERN SUBURBS, CAPE TOWN

Are you a strategic financial business partner who can: "not just report numbers, but explain the story behind them - connecting KPIs to real business outcomes"? This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping the growth of a high-impact Group Finance team at a Financial Services leader during a time of transformation, innovation, and growth.

Role Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the internal planning and budgeting processes in partnership with the various segments, ensuring alignment with strategic growth objectives.
• Lead and coach a geographically dispersed team of Finance Business Partners, fostering a high-performance culture and strong collaboration across regions.
• Drive the development and refinement of financial planning tools, forecasting models, and standardised control frameworks to ensure consistency and efficiency across the group.
• Deliver clear, decision-ready insights and financial analysis to senior leaders, highlighting key trends, performance variances, and underlying business drivers.
• Oversee the timely preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports and contribute to high-impact board and executive-level presentations alongside Senior Executives.
• Collaborate with cluster leadership to strengthen controlling functions and ensure robust performance tracking mechanisms are in place.
• Play a hands-on role in strategic planning cycles, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and multi-year financial outlooks.
• Promote continuous improvement by proactively identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance the role of finance as a strategic enabler within the organisation.

Requirements

• Honors Degree in Finance, Audit, Actuarial or MBA
• 4+ years in a similar role, 3+ years working in insurance
• Planning and Controlling experience advantageous
• Insurance financials knowledge
• Financial controlling software (SAP, HfM) skills
• Cost controlling knowledge
• Financial planning experience

Benefits

• Package: Highly competitive salary with benefits ZAR 1.5M pa Highly Negotiable
• Exposure: Play a key role in a growing, multi-country financial group with strategic projects spanning across the continent
• Career Growth: Access to senior leadership, group-level visibility, and clear pathways for upward mobility in a high-impact finance function.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a values-driven environment that promotes innovation, accountability, and meaningful contribution.
• Purpose & Progress: Be part of a business committed to transformation and sustainable success, where your work has real-world impact.