Senior Manager : Business Performance Reporting

Old Mutual; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Cape Town is seeking a Finance Analyst to enhance business performance through financial planning and strategic analysis. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification such as CIMA or CA, alongside at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. Strong skills in Excel and financial modeling are crucial, along with excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• CIMA / CA (SA) or similar qualification required.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Strong analytical and inquiring mind with exceptional financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Business Performance activities including monthly reporting.
• Assist in forecasting business capital and liquidity requirements.
• Ownership of monthly business performance reporting.

Skills

Accounting

Adaptive Thinking

Budget Management

Data Compilation

Financial Accounting

Financial Modeling

Education

Bachelors Degree

Tools

Tableau

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

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Job Description

At OM Bank, we strive to attract great people who are passionate about coming together for a higher purpose- building something unique and aspirational, always aiming to be the best they can be. We are rooted in our purpose of inspiring and enabling our customers to grow and sustain their prosperity.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Business Performance, Banking Division this individual is responsible for contributing towards the improvement of strategic, financial and operational decision making across the business. This role works as a member of the Finance team and will play an integral part in the business success by working directly with the product and finance leaders, leading financial planning, business forecasting and performance reporting, and driving strategic analysis around key business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Management of the Business Performance activities for the business, including Monthly reporting, Planning and Forecasting.
• Assist with the forecasting of the Business capital and liquidity requirements and identifying initiatives to optimise them.
• Ownership of monthly business performance reporting, ensure the financial performance including risks and opportunities are clearly communicated to Exco, Board and Management.
• Contributing to the efficiency and success of the business’s financial models used in Planning and forecasting process, ensuring accuracy and completeness of models. Challenge assumptions and work closely with business.
• Identify and lead initiatives to improve, automate and scale forecasting and reporting tools and processes.
• Business partner with business functions (e.g. Accounting, Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, Sales and Marketing, and others) to analyse and report on the financial impact of decisions across the company.
• Prepare analysis and support communication to product leaders, board members and executive staff.
• Contribute to the development of the financial model for the business build/running the business and ensure accurate reporting in line with forecasts.

Role Requirements

• CIMA / CA (SA) / similar
• Financial services/Banking background preferred
• Strong knowledge of capital and liquidity frameworks in banking
• Minimum of 5 years experience in similar role
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Exceptional financial modelling skills
• Strong experience with visualisation tools (Tableau/ThinkCell)
• Commercial awareness
• Strong analytical and inquiring mind
• Excellent communication skills

Skills

Accounting, Adaptive Thinking, Budget Management, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Evaluating Information, Executing Plans, Financial Accounting, Financial Acumen, Financial Auditing, Financial Modeling, Management Accounting, Numerical Aptitude, Policies & Procedures

Competencies

Balances Stakeholders Business Insight Decision Quality Ensures Accountability Financial Acumen Instills Trust Manages Complexity Optimizes Work Processes

Education

Bachelors Degree (B)

Closing Date

10 September 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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