Specialist, Financial Solutions

About the role

Standard Bank Group is hiring a Specialist in Financial Solutions in Johannesburg. The role sits at the intersection of finance and technology, focusing on the architecture and maintenance of financial reporting systems so that data is accurate, sustainable and actionable. It suits someone who understands accounting principles and financial controls and can re-engineer them in a modern enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement robust financial reporting processes that follow strict accounting controls.
• Act as a technical subject matter expert on core financial products, making their value clear internally and externally.
• Drive finance transformation by finding manual bottlenecks and replacing them with scalable, automated workflows.
• Manage and govern financial data so reporting outputs are systematic, reliable and compliant.
• Turn complex business requirements into technology solutions, bridging finance teams and IT.

Required profile

• 5 to 7 years of experience in finance technology, data analytics or process optimisation.
• A proven track record of using technology to transform financial functions, such as financial modelling and automation.
• A relevant degree.
• Deep understanding of financial systems, including financial consolidation, accounting control and data governance.
• Ability to document facts clearly, interpret complex data sets and work collaboratively with stakeholders.

Required skills

• Strong experience with databases, analytics tools and enterprise platforms.
• SQL, Python, Microsoft Fabric and AWS are a significant advantage.
• Comfort with AI-driven automation, including integrating LLMs and AI agents into workflows.

The role is advertised under the Liberty brand and is a full-time position. The text notes that finance transformation specialists in South Africa often receive competitive packages with performance bonuses, medical aid and pension contributions, and that this role can lead toward Senior Finance Business Partnering, Solutions Architecture or Data Management leadership.