Senior Financial Manager Jobs in Bellville, South Africa at Sanlam
Who are we?
Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.
What will you do?
We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven Senior Financial Manager (Technology Finance/Commercial Finance) to lead financial oversight, performance management, and strategic partnering within a large-scale technology or shared services environment.
This role is responsible for managing a significant cost base, delivering insightful financial analysis, strengthening governance frameworks, and enabling data-driven decision-making at executive level.
The successful candidate will partner closely with senior leadership and operational stakeholders to drive financial discipline, cost optimisation, and business performance.
What will make you successful in this role?
1. Financial Planning & Performance Management
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes for a large operational cost base
Provide detailed variance analysis and performance insights to support business decisions
Ensure accurate and timely reporting aligned to corporate requirements
2. Strategic Business Partnering
Partner with senior stakeholders (including ExCo-level) to support strategic decision-making
Provide financial input into business cases, investments, and transformation initiatives
Translate business strategy into financial plans and measurable outcomes
3. Cost Management & Commercial Optimisation
Drive cost optimisation initiatives across technology and operational spend
Lead supplier/vendor financial negotiations to deliver commercial value
Monitor and manage ongoing Opex and project-related costs
4. Governance, Risk & Compliance
Strengthen and maintain a robust financial control environment
Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal policies, and audit requirements
Drive audit readiness and support internal and external audit processes
5. Finance Transformation & Process Improvement
Drive finance transformation initiatives including automation and digital solutions
Implement reporting enhancements (., dashboards, analytics tools) /li
Improve financial processes to increase efficiency and data quality
6. Financial Systems & Technology Enablement
Provide finance leadership in system-related initiatives (. SAP S/4
HANA, TM1 Planned Analytics and Power BI reporting tools)
Ensure finance processes align with system capabilities and business requirements
Partner with IT and finance teams to enable effective system utilisation
7. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Lead and develop a team of finance professionals
Build strong relationships across multiple business units and functions
Influence decision-making across finance, technology, and operations
Qualification
CA(SA) or equivalent professional qualification preferred
Experience
Extensive experience in senior finance roles within large, complex organisations
Strong background in:
Financial planning & analysis Governance and controls Commercial finance and negotiations Finance transformation and systems, specifically automation and the use of AI in finance processes
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking
Excellent stakeholder engagement (executive level)
Advanced financial modelling and analytical capability
High attention to detail and governance discipline
Experience with financial systems (. SAP, TM1, Power BI)
Leadership and change management capability
Knowledge of automation principles
Success Measures
Delivery of accurate financial plans and reporting
Measurable cost savings and commercial value creation
Strong audit outcomes and compliant control environment
Improved efficiency through automation and process improvements
High-quality executive decision support
Knowledge and Skills
Financial analysis and planning
Financial Management and controls
Financial Reporting Financial Risk Management Management of employees
Personal…
Title: Senior Financial Manager
Company: Sanlam
Location: Bellville, South Africa
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