Financial Director (IFRS 17 knowledge)

SUMMARY:
If leading strategy, shaping governance and building a high-performance finance engine from the ground up excites you, this Financial Director role in Johannesburg North is calling your name! Board seat included. Impact guaranteed.

POSITION INFO:
Join a forward-thinking Insurance organisation operating in Johannesburg North, offering a hybrid working model and the rare opportunity to build, influence and transform a finance function within the framework of a larger corporate group. As the Financial Director, you will be the top finance authority for the business unit, responsible for financial strategy, controls, performance, governance and long-term financial health. While supported by group structures and frameworks, you will have the autonomy to shape your department, elevate processes, modernise systems and lead the finance team into its next evolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial strategy, governance and policy implementation across the business unit
• Oversee financial management, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis
• Drive financial modelling, FP&A, data insights and commercial evaluations for strategic decision-making
• Ensure strong financial controls, regulatory compliance, IFRS alignment (including IFRS 17) and risk management
• Lead financial information systems, automation projects and process optimisation initiatives
• Manage accounting, cost control, payroll and financial operations in line with group frameworks
• Provide business advice, commercial insight and strategic direction to executives, including at the Board level
• Build, lead and develop a high-performance finance team while shaping a modern, scalable finance function

• CA(SA) qualified (non-negotiable)
• 12 to 15 years post-articles experience (majority in insurance) - non-negotiable
• Minimum 7 years people management experience leading large finance teams
• Proven experience in financial leadership, strategy, governance and building finance functions
• Strong IFRS, with IFRS 17 knowledge essential
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, modelling, financial reporting and risk identification
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to partner at an executive and Board level
• A hands-on leader; someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and building processes, structure and capability

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