Financial Manager

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Financial Manager to lead financial operations and support long-term growth. This pivotal role is focused on driving strategic financial planning and ensuring alignment between financial performance and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage day-to-day financial operations.

• Lead strategic financial planning and forecasting efforts.

• Develop and maintain robust financial models.

• Ensure alignment of financial outcomes with the client's overall business strategy.

• Deliver actionable insights that support executive decision-making.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Hold a BCom/BCom Honours degree (preferred) or an equivalent qualification.

• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the short-term insurance sector.

• Possess strong knowledge of insurance finance, including underwriting, claims, reserving, and capital.

• Demonstrate advanced expertise in budgeting and strategic financial planning.

• Are well-versed in IFRS 17 and other key financial reporting standards.

• Understand tax, treasury, reinsurance, and investment finance operations.

• Excel in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.

• Are multilingual (an advantage).

• Have a valid drivers license and reliable transport.

Core Competencies & Strengths:

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

• Excellent relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.

• Commercial insight and strategic business thinking.

• Advanced financial modelling and ERP system proficiency.

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to deliver impactful presentations and simplify complex financial data.

• Calm, focused, and composed in high-pressure environments and tight deadlines.