Business Manager, Finance Job at Stanbic IBTC Bank

Stanbic IBTC Bank is a leading African banking group focused on emerging markets globally. It has been a mainstay of South Africa's financial system for 150 years, and now spans 16 countries across the African continent.

Standard Bank is a firm believer in technical innovation, to help us guarantee exceptional client service and leading edge financial solutions. Our growing global success reflects our commitment to the latest solutions, the best people, and a uniquely flexible and vibrant working culture. To help us drive our success into the future, we are looking for resourceful individuals to join our dedicated team at our offices.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Manager, Finance

Job Ref ID: 80439335A-0001
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full time
Business Segment: Office of the CEO

Job Description

• To support the Executives in implementing a broad range of programs, projects, and initiatives to achieve the Group’s strategic objectives and address delivery gaps, implement and maintain governance standards, manage business performance and financial measures, and continuously improve operational efficiency of the Strategy Office team.
• Consolidate the status reporting for all initiatives and metrics related to the implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Provide information, status, and progress reports on strategy enablement. Initiatives as required as input to cross-functional management of information, reporting and technology.
• To provide an integrated view of strategy operationalization across a Business Segment or Region and advise on best practices to achieve strategic ambitions defined by the Group.
• Active participation in the planning and performance management process of the group

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc in Accounting / Finance or related discipline
• Professional Certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CFA, or CIMA

Experience:

• Must have 7-9 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in financial modelling and data mining is required
• Experience in balancing financial and business performance will be an advantage.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of personal computers and software packages such as MS. Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access.
• Advance proficiency in PowerPoint presentation.
• Good knowledge of macroeconomics, regulatory environment, and understanding of IFRS.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Directing People
• Interacting with People
• Providing Insights
• Making Decisions
• Meeting timescales

Technical Competencies:

• Business Acumen
• Strategic Planning and Reporting
• Industry Knowledge
• Written Communication
• Risk/ Reward Thinking.