FNZ Group - Business Manager

Description:

- The Business Manager acts as the operational backbone for the Technology, Operations, and Delivery functions respectively ensuring that priorities, plans, governance, financials, and communications are effectively coordinated and executed in support of the Group Heads.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Execution:

- Partner with Technology business leaders to develop and refine strategic initiatives aligned with FNZ's overall objectives.

- Drive end-to-end execution of Technology strategic projects, ensuring deliverables are met on time and within scope.

- Create detailed Technology project plans, identify dependencies, and manage cross-functional workstreams

- Monitor progress against strategic KPIs and provide regular updates to stakeholders.

Business Performance Management:

- Lead monthly/quarterly business reviews for Group Technology, preparing comprehensive performance dashboards and insights.

- Analyse business metrics, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions or optimization opportunities

- Facilitate review meetings with Technology senior leadership members, ensuring actionable outcomes and follow-up.

- Develop and maintain standardized reporting frameworks across the business unit.

Financial Planning & Cost Management:

- Collaborate with Technology business owners to develop annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.

- Track and analyze Technology cost performance against budget, identifying variances and underlying drivers.

- Partner with Finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance
- Support business case development for new initiatives, including ROI analysis and risk assessment.

Stakeholder Management & Communication:

- Serve as primary liaison between the Group Technology Function and corporate functions (Finance, HR, Legal, IT)

- Build strong relationships across all organizational levels to facilitate smooth project execution

- Communicate complex business information clearly to diverse audiences

- Coordinate with other Technology Managers to share best practices and ensure consistency

- Excellent project management capabilities with experience using project management tools.

Requirements:

Essential Qualifications:

- 5+ years of experience in Fintech / IT business management, strategy consulting, or financial planning roles.

- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis

- Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).

Preferred Key Skills & Competencies:

- Broad business management expertise across multiple function in Tech company.

- Strategic thinking with ability to translate vision into executable plans.

- Strong financial acumen and understanding of P&L management.

- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

- Proven ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.

- Results driven, detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

- MBA from Top tiered business school.

- Professional qualification (CFA, CPA, CIMA).

- Experience in financial services or fintech industry.

- Knowledge of regulatory requirements in financial services.

- Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).