Strategic Finance Lead – Growth & Resource Optimisation

Isilumko Staffing; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a strategic leader in financial resource management to drive profitability and optimize resource allocation. The ideal candidate will have significant banking experience, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record in financial management. This role offers opportunities for team development and strategic alignment within a dynamic work environment in South Africa, Gauteng.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional financial management experience including loan pricing.
• 5+ years of banking experience at management level.
• Experience in business transformation contexts related to exponential growth.
• Ability to build, develop & lead professional level teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in financial resource management.
• Drive optimization through oversight of profitability and resource consumption.
• Guide setting and translation of performance targets to business units.
• Support governance across financial resource decisions.

Skills

Strong understanding of revenue levers within a Retail bank

Writing & reporting skills

Presentation skills

Proficiency in data analysis tools

Banking regulation in Credit risk

Excellent organizational skills

Relationship management and networking

Ability to react positively under pressure

Education

Minimum B-degree (NQF level 7)

Desirable Post Graduate Degree (NQF level 8+)

Tools

SQL

Python

SAS

Excel

Job description

A leading financial institution is seeking a strategic leader in financial resource management to drive profitability and optimize resource allocation. The ideal candidate will have significant banking experience, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record in financial management. This role offers opportunities for team development and strategic alignment within a dynamic work environment in South Africa, Gauteng.