Job Description

Job Requisition Details

Requisition ID: 148214

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Closing Date: 27 October 2026

Talent Acquisition: Bongiwe Mchunu

Job Family

Business and Commercial

Career Stream

BCB Finance

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Others

Job Purpose

To serve as a trusted strategic finance partner to the Product Design & Innovation portfolio, providing commercial insight, financial stewardship, profitability analysis and decision support to enable sustainable growth, innovation and value creation across Business & Commercial Banking.

The role is accountable for financial planning, reporting, governance, strategic decision support and commercial finance activities across the Product Design & Innovation portfolio, including support for EQSTRA and iKhokha integration initiatives. The incumbent will partner business leaders to evaluate strategic opportunities, drive product profitability, monitor value realisation and influence decision-making through insightful financial analysis.

Job Responsibilities

• Strategic Finance Business Partnering Partner Product, Innovation and Integration executives to shape strategic decisions through robust commercial and financial analysis. Provide financial leadership and challenge on strategic initiatives, product investments and growth opportunities. Translate business strategy into financial plans and measurable outcomes. Support Executive Committee, governance forums and Board discussions through insightful analysis and recommendations. Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, balancing growth, profitability and risk considerations. Financial Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management Lead annual planning, rolling forecasts and target-setting processes for the Product Design & Innovation portfolio. Monitor financial performance against strategic and operational objectives. Provide early identification of risks and opportunities, together with corrective action recommendations. Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual performance reporting packs with actionable insights. Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and planning effectiveness. Product Profitability & Commercial Insights Develop and maintain product profitability frameworks across the portfolio. Analyse revenue, margins, cost drivers, returns and customer economics to support decision making. Identify opportunities to improve product performance, optimise investment allocation and enhance profitability. Provide deep-dive reviews on product performance and commercial trends. Support pricing decisions through profitability analysis and financial modelling. Develop meaningful management information and dashboards to support business performance. Business Cases & Investment Evaluation Lead financial evaluation of strategic projects, product investments and transformation initiatives. Review and challenge financial assumptions used in business cases. Conduct financial modelling, scenario analysis and investment appraisals. Provide recommendations on capital allocation and prioritisation of initiatives. Monitor approved business cases and track benefit realisation against commitments. Integration & Strategic Change Initiatives Lead finance workstreams supporting EQSTRA and iKhokha integration activities. Support the implementation of strategic programmes and transformation initiatives. Establish financial controls, reporting structures and governance arrangements for integration projects. Monitor delivery of synergies, efficiencies and strategic benefits. Conduct post-implementation reviews and value realisation assessments.

Job Responsibilities Continued

Financial Reporting & Governance

• Ensure accurate, timely and complete financial reporting in line with Group standards.
• Maintain robust financial controls and governance practices across the portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting requirements.
• Oversee balance sheet integrity and financial control environments.
• Support internal and external audit processes.

Analytics, Data & Automation

• Drive automation of finance processes and reporting activities.
• Leverage data analytics to improve business insight and decision support.
• Develop and enhance reporting dashboards and visualisation tools.
• Promote efficient and scalable finance processes through technology-enabled solutions.
• Support data-driven decision making across the portfolio.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Product, Finance, Risk, Technology and Operations stakeholders.
• Influence strategic decisions through effective communication of financial information.
• Collaborate with Group Finance and other business finance teams to ensure alignment.
• Engage effectively with senior executives and governance committees.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, coach and develop finance professionals within the team.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, delivery and continuous improvement.
• Build finance capability aligned to future strategic requirements.
• Drive employee engagement, succession planning and talent development.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Professional Qualifications/Honour’s Degree

Preferred Qualification

• CA(SA), CIMA or equivalent postgraduate finance qualification preferred.

Minimum Experience Level

• +5 years in Financial Management preferably in the financial services industry and experience leading teams and managing professional finance resources.

Technical Competencies

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Commercial Finance & Product Profitability Management
• Strategic Planning & Executive Decision Support
• Financial Modelling, Investment Appraisal & Business Case Development
• Management Reporting & Performance Measurement
• Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Banking procedures
• Business Acumen
• Cluster specific operations
• Data analysis
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Industry trends
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Remuneration policies and principles
• Research methodology

Behavioural Competencies

• Building Partnerships
• Earning Trust
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Planning and Organizing
• Quality Orientation

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566