Senior Finance Business Analyst

Recruiter:

PBT Group

Job Ref:

1624196809

Date posted:

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

PBT Group has a requirement for a specialist Business/System Analyst with strong experience in finance systems, preferably within the life insurance industry.

This hybrid role (4 days/week in office and 1 day/week remote) requires a strong ability to translate complex operational finance requirements into robust technical solutions across the systems development lifecycle. This includes collections, billing, claims etc (per policy contract). You’ll engage closely with senior stakeholders in finance, operations and the IT delivery teams, lead analysis and design of financial flows, and drive integration, automation, and continuous improvement.

Key Skills and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance / other finance qualification will be an advantage.
5+ years of experience in operational financial systems analysis and design, preferably in life insurance or financial services
Experience with data integrity and reconciliations
Experience in managing and validating business requirements for system implementations.
Ability to work across the full systems development lifecycle.
Experience with API integration (REST, SOAP, etc.)
Experience with AWS and actuarial systems (a plus)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise between finance, operations, and IT teams

Given the fast-moving nature of our environment and the required engagement with various teams, we are looking for someone who can navigate complexity with confidence, build strong working relationships, and maintain composure and clarity under pressure.

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