Manager: Finance Business Partnering

About Capitec Bank

Capitec Bank is looking for energetic and motivated individuals to join our team. We focus on finding the right people for the right jobs, dedicated to making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our goal is to be the best banking group in the world, built on talented and committed teams who earn the trust of our clients.

About the Finance Department

Our Financial Management team is crucial to Capitec’s strategic goals, driving financial excellence, innovation, and long-term business growth. We are transforming into a highly strategic, tech-driven function, using AI, data analytics, and automation to stay ahead of industry trends. Finance professionals at Capitec take on strategic and advisory roles, focusing on real-time insights, integrated systems, and data-driven decision-making, while emphasizing sustainability and risk management.

We contribute to shaping Capitec’s future by:

• Ensuring exceptional financial services that meet evolving client needs.
• Leveraging cutting-edge technology and automation for efficiency.
• Continuously improving processes and upskilling for better outcomes.

Your Role as Finance Business Partnering Manager

As the Manager: Finance Business Partnering, you will lead a team to ensure Capitec Bank achieves its strategic objectives: profitability, operational efficiency, process excellence, and compliance. You will provide strong financial leadership across Shared Services, empowering your team and building trusted relationships with internal stakeholders. Your expertise in operational finance, cost management, and compliance will be key to delivering proactive and innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of finance business partners and costing analysts for Shared Services (HR, IT, Risk, Operations).
• Partner with service owners to interpret cost drivers, service delivery metrics, and financial performance.
• Guide forecasts and budgets, providing insights for strategic decision-making and cost optimization.
• Improve reporting measures like cost-to-serve and return on investment, and enhance understanding across the organization.
• Apply knowledge of financial frameworks (e.g., IFRS, internal controls) to assess financial impacts and ensure compliance.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualification: A CA(SA) or CIMA qualification (non-negotiable).
• Experience: 8+ years in financial and operational management, with proven accountability for business plans, risk, compliance, and objective delivery.
• Leadership: Strong leadership experience, managing and developing significant teams, fostering cohesion, and driving high performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated ability to engage with senior/executive stakeholders and represent finance externally.
• Proactiveness: A track record of proactively improving team energy, cohesion, and processes rather than only following direction.
• Industry Background: Experience in large corporates or financial services (banking, insurance, fintech, payments), with the agility to thrive in a fast-paced culture.
• Career Growth: A commitment to long-term career growth, with aspirations to progress within the organization.
• Project Management: Proven experience managing financial projects and delivering on strategic initiatives.

Why Join Capitec?

Capitec is more than just a bank; we empower people to manage their financial lives better through simplified, accessible, and affordable banking. By focusing on innovation, growth, and internal mobility, we offer a career with endless possibilities for personal and professional development.

If you’re ready to help shape the future of finance with Capitec, we invite you to join our special team. We are excited to connect with you!

Capitec is committed to diversity and aims to achieve employment equity goals where feasible.