Management financial reporting systems integration
Data flow assurance
Forecasting & planning
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The Head of MI & Central FDS position at Absa requires a strong leader to oversee Management Information and Financial Decision Support, focusing on accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in finance systems, data analytics, and team leadership, contributing to the bank's strategic growth in Africa.
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Job Summary
The Head of MI & Central FDS – Finance Business Support leads the Management Information (MI) and Central Financial Decision Support, providing high-quality financial and non-financial information to support business decision-making, reporting, and planning.
This role is responsible for ensuring accurate management financials, forecasting, and analytics, while driving process improvement, automation, and visualization initiatives.
Lead and develop the MI team delivering financial and non-financial information, driving capability development, mentorship, and succession planning within the teams.
Matching Summary
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The Head of MI & Central FDS position at Absa requires a strong leader to oversee Management Information and Financial Decision Support, focusing on accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in finance systems, data analytics, and team leadership, contributing to the bank's strategic growth in Africa.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Management Financial Reporting Systems Integration
Data Flow Assurance
Forecasting & Planning
Process Improvement & Automation
Power BI visualization skills
SQL, data modelling, or database querying
Nice-to-have
Financial Institutions experience
Cross-functional initiatives leadership
Risk & control perspective
Continuous improvement culture
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Full Professional qualification in accounting (ACCA or CPA)
3–5 years’ experience in Finance Systems, Financial Data Analytics, or Financial Reporting Technology
Involvement in system upgrade or implementation projects