IT Manager: Finance Systems

Finance IT Manager – Finance Systems & Applications

Location: Johannesburg
Working arrangement: Onsite
Contract: Initial 3–6-month contract

We are seeking an experienced Finance IT Manager to lead the stability, development and delivery of critical Finance systems and technology initiatives.

This is a technical applications and development leadership role
, rather than a traditional financial management position. The successful candidate will manage a Finance IT development team, oversee business-critical Finance applications and lead complex systems projects involving multiple business areas, technical teams and external vendors.

The role requires a strong background in Microsoft development technologies, SQL, ERP solutions, UiPath automation and Agile delivery
, supported by experience within financial services or short‑term insurance.

• Ensure existing Finance systems remain stable, effective and available, with minimal and manageable downtime.
• Oversee the support, maintenance and continuous improvement of Finance applications.
• Manage system incidents, technical risks, defects and production issues.
• Ensure compliance with technical, operational and administrative standards.
• Monitor service levels and ensure agreed customer-service standards are maintained.

• Lead the execution of Finance IT projects across multiple business areas and technical teams.
• Manage the design, development, implementation and integration of new technology solutions.
• Enhance or adapt existing systems to improve business efficiency and productivity.
• Translate Finance and business requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Define system requirements, operational processes, user interfaces and reporting outputs.
• Present proposed solutions to Finance leaders, project sponsors and other stakeholders.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, supportable and aligned with the broader Finance technology architecture.

• Manage the Finance IT team’s workload, priorities, quality and delivery.
• Allocate development work and provide clear direction regarding expected methods, processes and outcomes.
• Facilitate Agile/Scrum ceremonies
  , including sprint planning and daily stand‑ups.
• Oversee code reviews, technical quality and development standards.
• Track team capacity, delivery timelines and output.
• Support team members in resolving complex technical and operational problems.
• Create clear accountability and secure commitment to agreed deliverables.

• Maintain, support and enhance UiPath RPA solutions
  .
• Identify opportunities to automate Finance processes and reduce manual effort.
• Ensure automated solutions are reliable, controlled and aligned with business requirements.
• Work with Finance stakeholders to assess and prioritise automation opportunities.

• Contribute to the development of a fit‑for‑purpose Finance systems architecture
  .
• Ensure effective integration between Finance applications, ERP platforms, data environments and other enterprise systems.
• Engage with technology vendors and implementation partners regarding new solutions.
• Evaluate proposed technologies, products and services.
• Manage vendor delivery, performance and alignment with technical and business requirements.
• Conduct ongoing research into technologies and industry developments relevant to Finance systems.

• Provide management reporting on project delivery, system performance, operational indicators, risks and outstanding issues.
• Present achievements, challenges and recommendations to senior management.
• Monitor variances against agreed standards and implement corrective action plans.
• Ensure adherence to…