Finance Business Partner

Who are we?
Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia. Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centred on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper. Job Description
As the Finance Business partner within Broker Solutions (BS) Finance team, responsible for the financial management, reporting, data and regulatory reporting, the role is requires the delivery of quality, accurate and complete management reporting, which will enable the understanding of the BS business and enhance the strategic, risk and financial management of the business. Key Responsibilities

**The key responsibilities include the following**:
Monthly financial management reporting.
Reporting that is in accordance with the Santam Group requirements, accounting policies including IFRS and Regulatory requirements.
Setting up processes to ensure efficient and effective delivery of reporting requirements by Business Units within the required Group Reporting timelines.
Support the financial reporting requirement where business change necessitates reporting changes.
Variance analysis and reporting of revenue and expenses.

Forecast, Budgeting, Scenario planning and Analysis
Effective and efficient quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting
Supporting the BS Business with financial planning, scenario planning, and strategic business case development.

**Other Reporting Responsibilities**:
Team management, training, mentoring, and coaching.
Coordinate the monthly financial reporting to the CS Business and Santam Group Exco.
Coordinate the quarterly financial reporting to the CS Board.
Ad hoc data analytics and reporting.
Qualifications and Experience
CA or CIMA qualification
Minimum 7 years of experience in a financial department
Minimum 5 years of experience in financial analysis/ management reporting
Experience in setting up financial reporting processes
Experience in data validation, accuracy and completeness reporting is strongly recommended
Insurance industry experience is strongly recommended
Competencies
Strong resilience and a positive attitude is required
Strong relationship management skills required
Be able to analyse information and have attention to detail
Self-confidence & assertiveness
Leading and deciding
Planning and organising
Analysing and interpreting
Creating and conceptualizing
Pro-active and achievement orientation
Adherence to principles and values
Work well in diverse and changing environment
Delivering results and managing customer expectations
Skills and Knowledge
Strong excel skills required
Excellent analytical skills and logical reasoning required
Insurance knowledge strongly recommended
Good reporting and communication skills required
Strong relationship management skills required
Ability to work under pressure
Build a successful career with us
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development. Turnaround time
At Santam we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society. In achieving our employment equity goals we give preference to applicants from the designated groups in alignment with the Divisions Employment Equity targets.

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.