Job Description

Introduction

Metropolitan is one of the oldest financial services brands in South Africa. With a 125-year legacy of serving the communities in which it operates, Metropolitan represents true empowerment in serving Africa's people through affordable financial solutions that create financial growth and security. Metropolitan operates in South Africa, but the brand is also present in 7 African countries including, Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, Ghana and Lesotho. Metropolitan provides financial wellness solutions that meet the needs of low-income clients, including funeral insurance, health, savings, hospital cash-back cover, retirement solutions and life insurance. www.metropolitan.co.za

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Role Purpose

To provide strategic financial and performance insights to the Provincial General Manager and their leadership team. This role combines traditional finance business partnering with business performance analysis to drive operational efficiency, profitability, and data-driven decision-making. The Finance Business Partner will play a critical role in connecting financial outcomes with commercial activity, enabling the business to meet its growth and sustainability targets.

Requirements

BCom Honours Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CIMA, CA(SA), preferred or in progress)
Minimum 3-5 years' experience in financial analysis, business partnering, or performance analytics
Strong business acumen, with ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI, or similar data visualisation tools is an advantage
Exposure to sales-driven or insurance environments preferred
Proven ability to engage and influence non-financial stakeholders

Duties & Responsibilities

Partner with the PGM and sales leadership to drive business performance, optimise profitability, and ensure financial targets are met.
Lead financial planning processes (budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning) for the province, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic objectives.
Act as a Business Performance Analyst by developing dashboards, reports, and performance tracking tools to measure key commercial KPIs (e.g. APE, VNB, productivity, collection rates, and headcount efficiency).
Analyse trends and variances, conduct root-cause investigations, and provide strategic recommendations to improve performance.
Support strategic initiatives by developing business cases, conducting scenario modelling, and assessing financial impacts.
Collaborate with central finance, HR, operations, and sales enablement teams to ensure consistent execution and financial discipline.
Prepare and present monthly and quarterly business reviews, highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Support cost management efforts by tracking expenditure, identifying inefficiencies, and driving cost-saving initiatives.
Contribute to financial controls, audit processes, and compliance with internal policies.
Continuously improve reporting, analytics capabilities, and decision support tools across the province.

Competencies

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Commercial mindset and strategic orientation
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to communicate complex data in a clear, impactful way
Confident in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure
* Strong planning, prioritisation, and execution skills