Business Manager - Corporate

SUMMARY:
Are you a dynamic professional with exceptional organizational, strategic, and leadership skills? We are seeking a Business Manager to provide comprehensive support to CEO and drive critical initiatives that shape organization’s future.

POSITION INFO:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

• Required: NQF Level 9 (Master’s degree or equivalent). Alternatively, NQF Level 8 with active enrolment in a Master’s program.
• Advantageous:
• Project Management certification.
• Completion of Executive or Senior Leadership Development programs.

• 6–8 years in a similar role within the financial sector, preferably with listed entities.
• 5+ years in management consulting, financial analysis, or strategic finance operations.
• 5+ years engaging with executive leadership and board members.

• Project management and technical financial expertise.
• Strong communication, business writing, and report-writing skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and the MS Office Suite.
• Relationship building, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Resilience, agility, and an aptitude for technology.
• Effective presentation and strategic decision-making abilities.

• Directly support the CEO with program management on a weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc basis.
• Organize and synthesize information from various departments, presenting actionable insights to executive members.
• Manage the CEO’s communication by prioritizing key messages and controlling meeting schedules.
• Strategically plan the CEO’s time by coordinating travel, evaluating opportunities, and ensuring alignment with priorities.
• Prepare for meetings by reviewing agendas, distributing relevant documents, and providing follow-ups as needed.
• Draft and edit reports, speeches, and presentations for the CEO.
• Act as a gatekeeper, monitoring the flow of information and facilitating the CEO’s involvement at critical moments.
• Represent the CEO when required.

• Coordinate and execute strategic initiatives, providing progress updates to the CEO.
• Lead the annual strategic planning process, ensuring alignment across the leadership team.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Oversee large, cross-functional, organization-wide projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive decision-making and streamline operations.
• Conduct research, analyze data, benchmark processes, and provide strategic recommendations.

• Lead and manage personnel, administrative tasks, and project deliverables effectively.