Strategic IT Finance Change Lead

Golden Rule; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Johannesburg seeks an experienced professional to lead IT-driven change initiatives within the finance function. The role involves managing project delivery for financial IT projects, ensuring compliance, and enhancing financial operations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, along with strong communication and analytical skills. This position reports to the Head of Strategic Projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial systems change management or IT project delivery.
• Strong understanding of financial processes (GL, AP, AR, FPA).
• Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, ACMP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end change management for financial IT projects.
• Collaborate with finance, IT, and external vendors.
• Develop and execute change strategies, including stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Resilience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Job description

A financial services company in Johannesburg seeks an experienced professional to lead IT-driven change initiatives within the finance function. The role involves managing project delivery for financial IT projects, ensuring compliance, and enhancing financial operations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, along with strong communication and analytical skills. This position reports to the Head of Strategic Projects.