Head, Central Finance, Personal & Private Banking

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To provide consolidated Management Information, financial reporting and detailed insights for PPB Group holistically that is relevant, incisive and timeous in order to optimise strategic decision making. Lead and drive the development of the necessary material needed for external result presentations and analyst meetings and prepare responses to analysts' queries as well as interactions with Investor Relations. Lead the consolidation and reporting of PPB Group holistic budgets, revised estimates and rolling forecasts. Lead and drive the PPB Group narrative development for all internal and external business positioning, including analyst and investor engagements and Board discussions. Develop, drive and lead the change plan, including innovation, optimization, and change management across the continent for PPB Finance.

Qualification:

• Post Graduate Degree in Finance and Accounting
• CA(SA) required, 10 Years' post qualifying experience

Experience Required:

• More than 10 years understanding of the end-to-end Financial Value Chain in Financial Services, specifically Retail Banking
• Experience in consolidating large business reports and planning management information with detailed analysis and insights to direct strategic decision making on C-Suite level.
• The role requires previous experience in heading up a finance team and delivering key MIS to business unit.
• Experience and capability to lead and drive change management in a finance department or business unit
• Management Accounting reporting experience.
• Broad understanding of a business environment.
• Knowledge of financial analysis techniques.
• Construct, read and interpret financial statements.
• Computer literacy in well-known applications.
• Experience of industry key ratio comparatives.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Directing People
• Examining Information
• Making Decisions
• Managing Tasks
• Providing Insights

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Accounting
• Financial and Accounting Control
• Interpreting Financial Statements
• Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting
• Strategic Planning and Reporting
• Understanding of Financial Services