Executive: Product Performance Analysis & Costing

SUMMARY:
Our client is a respected leader within the financial services and mobility solutions industry, providing innovative, value-added products that enhance customer experience and sustainability across the mobility ecosystem. With a strong focus on financial performance, customer value, and governance, the organisation offers a dynamic environment for professionals who thrive in strategic and analytical roles.

POSITION INFO:

Purpose of the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of all financial modelling, product performance analysis, and costing frameworks.
• Shape and drive the financial strategy for product performance and profitability.
• Advise the Executive Committee and Board on pricing, product costing, and financial performance insights.
• Evaluate new product and channel opportunities from a financial viability perspective.

• Ensure robust financial controls, governance, and reporting frameworks.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory, statutory, and contractual obligations.
• Contribute to finance and fund committees overseeing product performance.

• Develop and monitor costing strategies and principles to ensure fairness and accuracy.
• Track product profitability, key performance indicators, and sustainability metrics.
• Present performance reports and insights to the Executive and Board, highlighting risks and opportunities.

• Act as the key liaison for financial and product-related matters with external stakeholders, regulators, auditors, and partners.
• Ensure transparent communication with clients, partners, and internal teams.

• Lead and mentor a high-performing analytical team.
• Drive a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Build long-term internal capability in product costing and financial analysis.

Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification in Applied Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Financial Engineering, or Quantitative Finance.
• Professional qualification advantageous (CA(SA), CFA, CIMA, MBA).

• 8–10 years’ senior finance or product performance experience, with at least 2 years in an executive or Exco role.
• Proven track record in analysing large-scale product portfolios, costing structures, or financial planning operations.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS relevant to fund and product reporting.
• Experience leading teams and driving strategic financial decisions.

• Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and/or R for financial and data analysis.
• Skilled in business intelligence, reporting, and data visualisation.
• Deep understanding of pricing strategies, unit economics, and profitability analysis.

• Strategic thinker with exceptional commercial acumen.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with executive presence.
• Resilient, adaptable, and highly analytical.
• Collaborative, ethical, and results-driven.