The posting
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Financial Manager to lead financial operations and support long-term growth. This pivotal role is focused on driving strategic financial planning and ensuring alignment between financial performance and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage day-to-day financial operations.
- Lead strategic financial planning and forecasting efforts.
- Develop and maintain robust financial models.
- Ensure alignment of financial outcomes with the client's overall business strategy.
- Deliver actionable insights that support executive decision-making.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Hold a BCom/BCom Honours degree (preferred) or an equivalent qualification.
- Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the short-term insurance sector.
- Possess strong knowledge of insurance finance, including underwriting, claims, reserving, and capital.
- Demonstrate advanced expertise in budgeting and strategic financial planning.
- Are well-versed in IFRS 17 and other key financial reporting standards.
- Understand tax, treasury, reinsurance, and investment finance operations.
- Excel in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
- Are multilingual (an advantage).
- Have a valid drivers license and reliable transport.
Core Competencies & Strengths:
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Excellent relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Commercial insight and strategic business thinking.
- Advanced financial modelling and ERP system proficiency.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to deliver impactful presentations and simplify complex financial data.
- Calm, focused, and composed in high-pressure environments and tight deadlines.



