Financial Operations Head at FNB South Africa

• The Finance team in FNB Points of Presence is looking for a self-driven and highly motivated individual with a passion for Finance in the Banking industry. If you are ready for a new challenge, this is your opportunity to be part of the FNB #changeables.
• We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Financial Operations Head to lead our FNB Points of Presence Finance Operations team.
• The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and digital transformation.
• Reporting directly to the CFO, the Financial Operations Head plays a critical role in translating financial strategy into operational execution and driving innovation across finance functions.

Are you someone who can:

• Align financial operations with the organization’s long-term goals and financial strategy.
• Support the CFO in developing and executing financial plans and initiatives.
• Identify, control and escalate potential risks which may lead to increased costs.
• Maintenance of expert knowledge on industry best practices and provision of proactive advice and solutions to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage balancing sheet accounts by settlement of any outstanding accounts
• Improve business decisions by providing accurate and reliable business intelligence (information) together with analysing trends and data.
• Plan and manage performance, skills development, employment equity, talent and culture of team in order to improve innovation, achieve efficiencies and increase competencies.
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including accounting, procurement, and financial products.
• Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in all financial transactions and processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and enhance service delivery.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Manage and monitor risk to ensure that all processes fall within the risk and audit guidelines. Investigate and implement measures to correct audit findings
• Design and implement a control framework to ensure the integrity of operations, financial and accounting practices. Anticipate and apply and policies/procedures to manage and control both financial and non-financial risks to which the business unit(s) might be exposed.
• Lead the digital transformation of finance operations through the adoption of modern technologies
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the finance function

You will be an ideal candidate if you

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce with Honours
• ACCA or MBA (advantageous)
• Previous audit experience (advantageous)
• 8+ yrs Financial Management and Operations experience

End Date: October 16, 2025