Role Purpose/Business Unit:
The role of the Business Manager will report directly to the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships and should have a strong financial background and good project management knowledge as well as an in-depth knowledge of the business and industry.
To increase the available time and agility of the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships in order to focus her time, effort and priorities on strategic initiatives
To act as liaison between the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships and other stakeholders both internal and external
To be responsible for all the data reporting needs within Financial Services to integrate into Exco and board reports
To assist the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships with various functions ranging from pro-active financial analysis to business
Project management.
Your responsibilities will include:
Support the Chief Officer's Office
Ensure on-time and within budget Financial Services deliverables
Promote a service mentality and develop strong relationships with consumer, business and technology areas
Support alignment of activities and objectives across Financial Services requirements
Deliver actionable measurement for all impacting projects and initiatives
Lead world class measurement and improvement model for the analytical and operational teams across Financial Services
Manage creation of consistent and integrated improvement
Resolve problems and mediate disputes before it is escalated to the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships where possible
Facilitate the dissemination and receipt of key information by working closely with the Financial Services Chief and leadership team
Represent the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships in meetings and action decisions / deliverables as mandated from time to time
Financial review and analysis
Work closely with the Finance Business Partner to analyse and interpret financial information to ensure that Financial Services operates within budget requirements.
Prepare executive summaries and updates on expenditure/cost against deliverables
Proactively engage with Financial Services leadership on operational and reporting items as required from time to time
Monitor the implementation of cost saving initiatives
Reporting and Governance
Ensure a sound reporting framework is in place which is aligned to the Vodacom / Vodafone standards
Work with key stakeholders to design and develop and an automated dashboard that displays the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships KPI's and is fit for purpose
Ensure that good governance principles are adhered to with the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships office
Co-ordinate and drive monthly reports and reviews as required by the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships with a focus on critically filtering and prioritising key pieces of information
Prepare the necessary documentations and presentations as required for internal and external audiences by prioritising and validating information that facilitates sound decision making
Evaluate commercial information and recommend compelling value propositions
Provide analysis and reporting for Exco and Board of Directors
Ensure business decisions are implemented and executed within the approved and accepted governance framework
Ad hoc requirements
Oversee and deliver on strategic projects in the office of the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships as aligned to the strategic roadmap impacting all functional areas viz EBU; CBU; Technology etc.
Monitor progress on allocated projects deliverables
Monitor progress on allocated projects deliverables
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
Matric / Grade 12 essential and
Minimum of 3 year relevant Degree/ National Diploma or is essential
Business related courses completed is essential
A business related MBA is strongly preferred
Minimum of 8 years relevant experience essential:
Managing functional responsibilities at a senior manager level within a Corporate environment
Project management
Managing / building relationships at Executive level
Providing financial analysis at Executive Management level
Minimum of 2 years Leadership/Management experience (an advantage)
Manage and give inputs on behalf of Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships
Knowledge:
Detailed understanding of governance and decision making across the business
Working knowledge of project management methodologies and tool
Working knowledge of the fundamentals of financial analysis and budget process
Thorough understanding of the ICT Market and in particular, Telecommunications products, services, technologies, and business processes
Strong business acumen
We make an impact by offering:
Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies
Closing date for Applications: 27 May 2026.