Fresh Jobs at Robert Walters

• We are seeking a highly experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance function at production site in SFAX. This is a strategic leadership role with full oversight of financial operations, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering, especially during a period of exciting site expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory standards
• Oversee product costing and drive cost-efficiency initiatives
• Provide financial governance for capital investments and expansion projects
• Deliver strategic insights to senior leadership
• Lead and develop a team of 4 finance professionals

Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years in financial analysis, controlling, and cost accounting
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (CPA or equivalent is a plus)

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling
• ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
• Power BI or similar data visualization tools
• Languages: Fluent in English, French and Arabic

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What you'll do:

• As Head of Marketing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the organisation’s brand. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with diverse teams to develop innovative campaigns that drive measurable results. You will leverage your expertise in behavioural science to create engaging narratives that resonate with customers while ensuring all marketing activities are aligned with broader business goals. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of digital platform dynamics, strong interpersonal skills for managing internal and external stakeholders, and a passion for nurturing talent within your team. You will be instrumental in establishing the company as a leader in its sector by delivering impactful marketing solutions that foster trust and loyalty among customers.
• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies that reposition the brand and accelerate growth across digital platforms.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver integrated campaigns that drive customer acquisition, retention, and engagement.
• Utilise behavioural science and data analytics to inform customer-centric storytelling and enhance brand trust.
• Collaborate closely with product, sales, and technology teams to ensure seamless alignment between marketing initiatives and business objectives.
• Oversee the creation of compelling content that communicates complex product offerings in an accessible manner.
• Manage relationships with external agencies and partners to maximise campaign effectiveness and reach.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify new opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
• Establish robust measurement frameworks to track performance against key metrics and optimise strategies accordingly.
• Champion a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the marketing function.
• Mentor junior team members by providing guidance on best practices in growth marketing and brand architecture.

You should possess advanced analytical skills for interpreting customer behaviour data, alongside exceptional storytelling abilities that simplify complex product offerings. A passion for nurturing talent within your team, combined with outstanding communication skills, will set you apart as a trusted leader capable of driving sustained growth.

• Extensive experience (15+ years) at senior leadership level within digital platforms, marketplaces, financial services, retail, FMCG, or creative agencies.
• Proven track record of successfully repositioning brands and scaling digital platforms through innovative marketing strategies.
• Strong expertise in applying behavioural science principles to drive customer engagement and build brand trust.
• Demonstrated ability to craft compelling narratives around complex products using data-driven insights.
• Exceptional collaborative capability, with experience leading cross-functional teams toward shared objectives.
• Advanced proficiency in developing integrated campaigns across multiple channels, including digital, social media, PR, and offline media.
• Experience managing agency relationships to deliver high-impact creative work aligned to business growth objectives.
• Analytical strength in evaluating market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decision-making.
• Excellent mentoring capability, with a clear commitment to developing and empowering junior talent.
• Outstanding communication skills, with sensitivity to diverse audiences and stakeholders.

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• A leading investment management firm is looking for a Product Innovation Lead to drive the evolution of their local product solutions and platform capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to be based in either the Johannesburg or Cape Town office.
• This is an exceptional opportunity for you to leverage your deep expertise in financial services, particularly within the LISP (Linked Investment Service Provider) industry, to design, manage and implement innovative products that cater to affluent and high-net-worth clients as well as financial advisers.

Qualifications and experience required for the Product Innovation Lead:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Actuarial Sciences or a related field is required
• Fully qualified CFA or partly qualified CFAis essential
• 5 - 10 years’ experience within financial services, including at least 4 years focused on platform or product enablement roles
• In-depth knowledge of the LISP (platform) industry, including regulatory frameworks such as Regulation 28, Pension Fund Act, Long-term Insurance Act and associated products and pricing models
• Proven track record working collaboratively with cross-functional teams on large-scale projects or initiatives

Key duties of the Product Innovation Lead:

• Create innovative, future-fit product solutions aligned with client and adviser needs, business strategy, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the lifecycle of local and international platform products.
• Lead implementation of new products and system changes, focusing on operations and user experience.
• Support marketing and roll-out of wealth management initiatives.
• Evaluate product solutions considering regulatory, compliance and financial impacts.
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities for product development or optimisation.
• Provide expert input on strategic initiatives and project delivery.
• Monitor market trends, competitors and regulations to ensure competitiveness and compliance.
• Track performance of existing solutions to identify successes or areas for improvement.
• Present proposals to governance forums and executive boards.

Key personal skills:

• Demonstrated ability to interrogate complex issues, balance diverse stakeholder perspectives and apply critical thinking skills
• Comprehensive understanding of how business operations impact commercial viability and profitability within group structures
• Experience presenting detailed analyses and proposals to senior governance forums or executive committees
• Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling you to build lasting relationships with clients, colleagues and external partners alike

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• We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior HR Business Partner to join our team in Pretoria. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the full HR function, driving strategic initiatives while optimizing systems and processes to ensure efficiency and flexibility. You will collaborate closely with leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives, act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, and contribute to workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full HR function, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.
• Collaborate with leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Optimize existing HR systems and payroll processes to enhance efficiency and flexibility.
• Provide strategic guidance on workforce planning, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on all HR-related matters.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a senior HR role, ideally within a mature HR system environment.
• Strong technical expertise in HR systems and payroll optimization.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• A proactive approach with a willingness to "get hands dirty" when needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• A results-driven individual who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Someone who is adaptable and willing to travel occasionally as required (e.g., regional offices).
• A professional who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.