Job Summary Partner with the Regional Head of FSSA to manage, grow and lead teams engaged on finance operations across Finance Shared Services in Africa. Align the strategy to complement the Functional and Operational strategy and provide an environment for growth and development of the operational model. Develop a sustainable relationship model between the FSSA and the stakeholder teams especially the Finance Executive, Senior Finance Business Partners and their teams. Lead and drive key strategic and operational projects. Key Responsibilities Lead, direct and manage the finance operations covering financial control, fixed assets, CRES finance and ETA functions. Build a streamlined financial control team by identifying processes that can be streamlined and grouped together. Define vision, strategy for driving identification, sponsorship from Group CFO, Financial controllers and Business CFO to transition work within the finance shared services. Develop the finance target operating model to support Global Finance and Finance Shared Services. Manage finance portfolio capability overseeing definition and delivery of all programmes and the realization of value, efficiencies and synergies. Assist the Regional Head of FSSA with the execution of consolidation opportunities. Act as a role model, encouraging others to adopt the culture and challenging staff and colleagues who do not. Manage the budget for transforming the organization and monitor the return on the investment. Support development of a robust business case for the development of Finance Shared Services Africa. Manage the team budget (circa R10‑20M). Identify, own and drive automation and transformation programs, including robotics for invoice processing, journals, reporting and reconciliations. Lead and manage transformation programs and participate proactively in the Absa Finance community. Present regular updates on plans and delivery against targets to senior leadership, including Finance Director and senior Finance Leaders. Set the shoring agenda to optimize capability for processes and people. Build and maintain networks with key stakeholders to achieve excellent business results through continuous engagement. Develop the communication and engagement model for the Finance Shared Service Team, with all levels of management up to MD. Stay abreast of regulatory environment changes, business processes, requirements and policies to ensure efficient and effective projects/initiatives. Manage teams engaged on delivery of finance operations and leading automation, transformation programs. Lead the change management practice for project management and business analysis. Lead improvements in people capability through talent acquisition, performance management and career development programmes. Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, operational risk framework and internal policies and standards. Qualifications B‑degree, CA (SA) (NQF level 7). At least 12 years’ experience managing finance processes within banking/financial services. Proven experience implementing multiple finance transformation programs. Minimum 7 years of people management and management experience. Experience driving programs utilizing lean, Six Sigma and robotics automation. Knowledge & Skills Networking and relationship management. Extensive project management skills – PMBOK. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong influencing and negotiating skills. Understanding of Absa processes and systems. Commercial awareness. Competencies Deciding and initiating action. Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking. Relating and networking. Adapting and responding to change. Persuading and influencing. Creating and innovating. Applying expertise and technology. Analyzing. Postgraduate Degrees and Professional Qualifications Financial Sciences (Required). EEO Statement Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank. Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised. #J-18808-Ljbffr