Functional Business Planning and Delivery Specialist (Executive Assistant)

Job Description Hello Future Functional Business Planning and Delivery Specialist Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen. As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Nows the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change. This role requires a polished professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and can operate with discretion, independence, exceptional judgement & is solution focused. Are you someone who can:

• To provide expertise, advice and support to Functional Executives in articulating and coordinating the delivery of the business and risk strategy, project management and financial business plans of various strategic activities and supporting the delivery of key objectives
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, board members, regulatory bodies, and strategic partners, in a professional and confidential manner.
• Manage confidential information with the highest level of integrity and discretion.
• Prevent wastage and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs
• Support executives with financial and strategic planning activities and execute relevant reports, presentations, speeches and other written material
• Supports the executive in both strategic planning and operational execution, including preparation of materials for strategic reviews, monitoring progress against key objectives, and ensuring alignment of day-to-day activities with long-term goals.
• Navigate an often fluid and unstructured work environment, exercising sound judgement to determine priorities, establish workflows, and support the executive in responding to emerging needs.
• The ability to anticipate challenges, propose actionable solutions by applying critical thinking, and adapt swiftly to shifting priorities.
• Perform research and analyses to provide key strategic business insights for input into business decisions
• Manage relevant strategic implementations against project plans to ensure delivery targets are met and provide operational and technical support to management of function
• Facilitate strategic engagements to critically analyse and enhance proposed operational risk and business strategies and implementation plans to deliver on business objectives
• Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships within FNB and/or across the FRG
• Assess own performance through seeking timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate
• Ensure compliance to legislative and audit requirements and adherence to relevant processes
• Focus on tactical service plans to deliver and continuously provide a consistent, seamless and positive customer experience
• Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation
• Contribute to the development of a budget aligned to operational delivery plans, monitor effectiveness, and report on variances

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Minimum Qualification - CA (SA)
• Experience - 7 - 10 years experience in a similar environment
• Expert knowledge of Excel and Access
• Experience with development and interpretation of reports
• Experience in financial industry beneficial

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• This role operates within a dynamic and fast-paced environment where priorities shift rapidly, requiring a high degree of flexibility, adaptability, and proactive problem-solving. Opportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you can:

• Deliberately build deep and meaningful professional working relationships with all stakeholders, displaying excellent abilities to listen, advise, influence, negotiate and present at all levels
• Possesses a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and emotional intelligence when engaging with senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to work independently and as a self-starter in a dynamic team environment.
• Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and solve problems with minimal guidance
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to distil complex information into clear, concise outputs.
• Lead and facilitate difficult conflict situations into consensual agreements on behalf of CFO where specifically mandated
• Provide decision support through data gathering, information analysing and presenting considerations to relevant stakeholders
• Create governance structures and dashboard metrics to monitor progress against strategy and highlight initiatives/risks as required by specific projects
• Review, consolidate and analyse forecast and budgeted results in preparation for various Board / Exco reports and forums

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now! #post #fnb #LI-GS1 Job Details Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. 01/05/25 All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Groups Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Information :

• Company : FirstRand
• Position : Functional Business Planning and Delivery Specialist (Executive Assistant)
• Location : Johannesburg, Gauteng
• Country : ZA