Finance Head Banking IT Job at FNB South Africa

Are you someone who can:

• Partner with stakeholders in the provision of financial insights and guidance into the operational and general decision making and debates.
• Monitor and coach behaviours that ensure a service culture which builds rewarding relationships, proposes innovations and allows others to provide exceptional client service.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, board members, regulatory bodies, and strategic partners, in a professional and confidential manner.
• Manage confidential information with the highest level of integrity and discretion.
• Supports the CIO in both strategic planning and operational execution, including preparation of materials for strategic reviews, monitoring progress against key objectives, and ensuring alignment of day-to-day activities with long-term goals.
• The ability to anticipate challenges, propose actionable solutions by applying critical thinking, and adapt swiftly to shifting priorities.
• Manage and monitor the applications and effectiveness of the business’s financial information systems.
• Coordinate the budget preparation and manage the process throughout the budget period in accordance with guidelines and assumptions. Monitor and report variance analysis to support decision making and guide management in taking corrective action on budget variances.
• Record, interrogate and manage costs with associated drivers in the production, analysis and use of information for decision-making in the business.
• Plan and apply relevant principles to accurately record, adjust and reconcile financial transactions and events.
• Maintain appropriate supporting documentation according to professional financial accounting and reporting standards.
• Prepare and report on the business’s operations and financial conditions. Manage the business unit reporting systems for management, project or performance reporting and implement optimal processes to deliver management information according to the reporting cycle.
• Maximise productivity through efficient planning of people and processes to drive optimal utilisation of available resources; identify and implement improvements to accounting and reporting processes.
• Manage the interrelationships between various systems, data and other resources to ensure effective project planning and delivery.
• Review and prepare tax returns to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable tax legislation and regulation; provide advice and solutions to business tax matters.
• Participate and contribute to a development culture where information regarding successes, issues, trends and ideas are actively shared.
• Plan and manage performance, skills development, succession and talent management and culture of team in order to improve performance and competence.
• Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate.

You will be an ideal candidate if you possess:

• Qualification – Qualified CA and/or CIMA
• Experience – 5 to  7 years of working experience in financial field post qualification
• Additional Knowledge – Experience in financial services and experience in an IT field will be preferred

You will have access to: (Benefits of the role)

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• This role operates within a dynamic and fast-paced environment where priorities shift rapidly, requiring a high degree of flexibility, adaptability, and proactive problem-solving.
• Opportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you are:  (Behavioural attributes)

• Possesses a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and emotional intelligence when engaging with senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to work independently and as a self-starter in a dynamic team environment.
• Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and solve problems with minimal guidance
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to distil complex information into clear, concise outputs.
• Curious & courageous – you’re driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you’re brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery – you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it

End Date: January 20, 2026