Head, Finance Automation, Digitisation and Change

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 lead the design and delivery of all process automation and digitisation initiatives and strategic programmes for the Finance and Value Management Function, to automate F&VM processes, increase data analytic capabilities and create solid internal controls to meet business requirements and drive cost savings. To lead and drive the digital transformation for the F&VM Function to leverage financial and non-financial data to derive meaningful insights and enable informed decision-making.

Qualification:

Post Graduate Degree in Finance and Accounting or equivalent.

Experience Required:

10+ years experience

The role requires a seasoned individual with a thorough understanding of the end to-end Financial Value Chain but specific focus on business intelligence, data analytics and analysis, desktop automation and data visualization tools. The role requires technology knowledge and experience to lead the automation and digitisation journey for the Finance and Value Management Function to streamline business processes.

Behavioural Competencies:

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

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Accounting
• Data Compliance
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Process Analysis and Redesign
• Agile Principles
• IT Strategy and Planning
• Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting
• Strategic Planning and Reporting
• Understanding of Financial Services