Finance IT Manager

JOB PURPOSE The Finance IT Manager is responsible for keeping existing Finance systems running effectively with limited, manageable downtime; ensuring adherence to technical and administrative standards within the division; executing all Finance IT projects through the Finance IT Team and multiple business areas requiring deep solution integration; researching issues affecting business systems development; putting measures in place to adapt to the requirements of finance projects, sponsors, environments and stakeholders; and managing vendor/partner engagement on new solutions in developing a fit-for-purpose Finance architecture.

This role reports into the Group Finance Reporting structure for all new project-related initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage team members' delivery through code reviews, Agile/Scrum sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
• Manage team output, workload, new products, enhancements and quality.
• Maintain and develop RPA solutions using Ui. Path.
• Set context and understanding within the Finance IT team on scope, quality and time, securing team commitment.
• Project-manage work prioritisation and assignment for development team members.
• Design new IT solutions and modify, enhance or adapt existing systems to improve business efficiency and productivity.
• Specify system requirements, operations and user interface, and present proposals to stakeholders.
• Support the Finance IT Team in resolving complex problems while adhering to standards and objectives.
• Report on financial and operational indicators relating to business systems; provide feedback to senior management on achievements, pending issues and recommendations.
• Maintain customer service standards in line with SLAs; provide technical advice beyond normal business systems duties.
• Communicate effectively with external parties, the business systems team and other divisions.
• Ensure compliance with processes, policies and procedures; identify areas for improvement.
• Participate with senior management on product development, process, policy and strategy initiatives.
• Maintain sound market intelligence on business systems in the industry.
• Manage variances against organisational standards; provide and follow up on corrective action plans.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• IT Degree or equivalent (minimum). REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• At least 8-10 years development/systems working experience.
• At least 1 year experience with Ui. Path.
• At least 3 years managerial experience.
• Practical Agile experience. - 3-5 years ERP solution experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS

SQL; business management; strong analytical and problem-solving; strong technical programming/development; communication (written and presentation); relationship management; negotiation, facilitation and conflict resolution (internal and external); data analysis and interpretation for business systems; sound MS Office knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); career- and result-orientated; exposure to Financial Services.

Knowledge: Microsoft stack development (.NET); Ui. Path; data integration and warehousing tools; sound understanding of commercial and industrial short-term insurance, including risk management, underwriting, claims procedure, insurance terminology, reinsurance and treaties, product knowledge and financial knowledge. Employment type: Contract, 3-6 months.

Location: Parktown, Johannesburg Benefits Technical exposure Hands-on ownership of RPA solutions using Ui. Path, at production scale within a Finance IT environment Direct work across .NET development, SQL, and data integration/warehousing tooling ERP systems within a live finance operation