IT Manager: Finance Systems at Datonomy Solutions

Finance IT Manager – Finance Systems & Applications

Location: Johannesburg

Working arrangement: Onsite

Contract: Initial 3–6-month contract

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Finance IT Manager to lead the stability, development and delivery of critical Finance systems and technology initiatives. This is a technical applications and development leadership role, rather than a traditional financial management position. The successful candidate will manage a Finance IT development team, oversee business-critical Finance applications and lead complex systems projects involving multiple business areas, technical teams and external vendors. The role requires a strong background in Microsoft development technologies, SQL, ERP solutions, UiPath automation and Agile delivery, supported by experience within financial services or short-term insurance.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Systems Management

• Ensure existing Finance systems remain stable, effective and available, with minimal and manageable downtime.


• Oversee the support, maintenance and continuous improvement of Finance applications.


• Manage system incidents, technical risks, defects and production issues.


• Ensure compliance with technical, operational and administrative standards.


• Monitor service levels and ensure agreed customer-service standards are maintained.

Technology and Project Delivery

• Lead the execution of Finance IT projects across multiple business areas and technical teams.


• Manage the design, development, implementation and integration of new technology solutions.


• Enhance or adapt existing systems to improve business efficiency and productivity.


• Translate Finance and business requirements into practical technical solutions.


• Define system requirements, operational processes, user interfaces and reporting outputs.


• Present proposed solutions to Finance leaders, project sponsors and other stakeholders.


• Ensure solutions are scalable, supportable and aligned with the broader Finance technology architecture.

Development Team Leadership

• Manage the Finance IT team's workload, priorities, quality and delivery.


• Allocate development work and provide clear direction regarding expected methods, processes and outcomes.


• Facilitate Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning and daily stand-ups.


• Oversee code reviews, technical quality and development standards.


• Track team capacity, delivery timelines and output.


• Support team members in resolving complex technical and operational problems.


• Create clear accountability and secure commitment to agreed deliverables.

RPA and Automation

• Maintain, support and enhance UiPath RPA solutions.


• Identify opportunities to automate Finance processes and reduce manual effort.


• Ensure automated solutions are reliable, controlled and aligned with business requirements.


• Work with Finance stakeholders to assess and prioritise automation opportunities.

Architecture, Integration and Vendor Management

• Contribute to the development of a fit-for-purpose Finance systems architecture.


• Ensure effective integration between Finance applications, ERP platforms, data environments and other enterprise systems.


• Engage with technology vendors and implementation partners regarding new solutions.


• Evaluate proposed technologies, products and services.


• Manage vendor delivery, performance and alignment with technical and business requirements.


• Conduct ongoing research into technologies and industry developments relevant to Finance systems.

Governance and Reporting

• Provide management reporting on project delivery, system performance, operational indicators, risks and outstanding issues.


• Present achievements, challenges and recommendations to senior management.


• Monitor variances against agreed standards and implement corrective action plans.


• Ensure adherence to applicable policies, procedures, controls and governance requirements.


• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous process improvement.


• Participate in technology strategy, product development and policy initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant IT degree or equivalent qualification.

Required Experience

• 8–10 years' experience in software development, systems development or enterprise applications.


• At least 3 years' experience managing a technical, development or applications team.


• At least 1 year of practical UiPath experience.


• Between 3 and 5 years' ERP solution experience.


• Practical experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.


• Experience managing complex systems projects across multiple teams and business areas.


• Experience supporting business-critical Finance or enterprise applications.


• Previous exposure to financial services, preferably short-term insurance.

Technical Skills

• Strong Microsoft .NET development knowledge.


• Strong SQL and Microsoft SQL Server skills.


• Understanding of software-development practices, code reviews and quality standards.


• Experience with UiPath and robotic process automation.


• Good understanding of ERP solutions.


• Understanding of data integration, interfaces and data-warehousing tools.


• Experience designing, enhancing and integrating enterprise applications.


• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Insurance and Finance Knowledge

• Risk management


• Underwriting


• Claims processes


• Reinsurance and treaties


• Insurance terminology


• Insurance products


• Finance processes and reporting

Desired Skills

• Finance


• IT


• Manager

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