Senior Vice President, Southern Africa

GE HealthCare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global medical technology firm is seeking a Senior Vice President for Southern Africa. The role includes developing financing solutions for healthcare customers, managing relationships, and executing sales strategies. Candidates should have significant experience in finance and strong analytical skills. This is a full-time position based in Johannesburg.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Direct Sales, Risk, Finance, Audit, or Sales Database Management.
• Solid understanding of financial statement analysis.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financing products strategically.
• Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to onboarding.
• Manage relationships with banking partners.

Skills

Business Development

Risk Management

Financial Services

Management Experience

Profit & Loss

Banking

Regulatory Reporting

Analysis Skills

Relationship Management

Financial Analysis

Leadership Experience

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or high school diploma with extensive financial services experience

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Vice President Southern Africa will support GE Healthcare Financial Services (HFS) focusing on financing solutions for GE Healthcare customers. HFS encompasses Captive Finance Healthcare Equipment Finance and Working Capital Solutions. The role aims to leverage GEHCs 400 mid‑market relationships to drive orders and sales across the GEHC portfolio and structure financing solutions that facilitate equipment orders.

GE Healthcare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world‑changing realities and join an organization where every voice makes a difference and every difference builds a healthier world.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financing products strategically in collaboration with GEHC commercial and product line teams.
• Establish strong internal operating rhythms with GEHC counterparts to drive market penetration, build C‑suite relationships and maximize account profitability.
• Lead the full sales cycle: prospecting, lead generation, client engagement, proposal development, credit packaging, negotiation and onboarding.
• Collaborate with Capital Markets to develop third‑party mid‑ticket equipment financing programs.
• Partner with Healthcare Financials Services Structured Finance & Risk to create on‑book ECA and complex structures and execute them accordingly.
• Manage and maintain relationships with third‑party banking partners within the coverage area.
• Maintain and analyze on a regular basis the orders and sales data to identify and prioritize prospects and identify the respective financing solutions.
• Prepare and present proposals, lead client meetings and structure tailored financial solutions.
• Develop and present financial models to assess operating performance, valuation and capital structure.
• Facilitate strategic discussions with GEHC business leaders, Capital Markets, Structured Finance, Industry Research and Marketing teams.
• Present analytical materials to prospects to support investment proposals.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless deal execution, ensuring financing terms are consistent with deal closure.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with significant experience in Direct Sales, Risk, Finance, Audit or Sales Database Management. (Alternatively a high school diploma / GED with extensive financial services experience.)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Solid understanding of financial statement analysis.

Desired Characteristics

• MBA preferred.
• Graduate of a GEHC Leadership Program.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with experience presenting to external clients and internal leadership.
• Proven ability to build relationships with senior executives and decision‑makers.
• Deep credit knowledge and understanding of financial statements and cash flow.
• High integrity, collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated success in commercial leasing / lending sales & commercial lending.
• In‑depth knowledge of leasing and loan structures.
• Expertise in corporate and industry financial analysis and underwriting.
• Familiarity with risk, tax and legal principles relevant to the industry.
• Experienced in dealing with local and international financial institutions to structure financing products.
• Fluency in English is required.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Required Experience: Senior Exec

Key Skills

• Business Development
• Risk Management
• Financial Services
• Management Experience
• Profit & Loss
• Banking
• Regulatory Reporting
• Analysis Skills
• Relationship Management
• Financial Analysis
• Leadership Experience
• Negotiation

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1