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We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.\nAs part of our team in FR Life Assurance, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.\nAre you someone who can:\nDemonstrate leadership behavior through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organizational values\nDevelop tactical strategy and delivery plans in support of functional strategic objectives in partnership with leadership\nEstablish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders, that support thought leadership, innovative and integrated practice solutions\nAnticipate and meet the needs of clients and commit to continuous development and entrenchment of a customer service culture\nDraw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor effectiveness and report on variances\nManage expenditure planning and reporting within approved budget parameters\nDevelop new insights into situations and apply innovative solutions to make organizational improvements\nManage people by executing management responsibilities and create an environment that encourages employee growth and performance excellence\nImprove business profitability through efficient use of profitability model\nConduct cost analysis, interpret and provide insights to the business to support decision making and to seek new ways to improve profitability\nConduct review, scenario planning and overall budgetary process in terms of spend and forecast adjustments\nReview, analyze and/or build, implement and maintain cost models aligned to standard drivers and methodologies to reflect both business expectations and Steerco guidance\nDrive, influence and manage creative business solutions, optimize processes and inform strategic decisions through cost modelling and data analysis\nManage end to end costing projects involving a segment, business unit, function or country/region from strategy articulation through to model design and implementation \nYou will be an ideal candidate if you have:\nA Bachelors' Degree in Cost and Management Accounting or related field.\nA CIMA qualification will be advantageous\nA minimum of 3 - 5 years costing experience from the Insurance, Financial services or Manufacturing industry\nPricing experience will be advantageous\nYou will have access to:\nOpportunities to network and collaborate\nA challenging working environment that is progressive and agile\nOpportunities to innovate where initiative is taken and owned end to end\nWe can be a match if you have the following:\nAdaptable and curious\nHave a proven successful track record.\nThrive in a collaborative environment.\nDetail-oriented\nProactive and accountable\nCalm under pressure \nCollaborative mindset\nFlexible and adaptable in a dynamic work environment\nApply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you!\nAll appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s 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.\n#Post\n#FNB\n#LI-AR2\nImportant Closing Date Note\nTake note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.\n17/10/26All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s 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. 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