Finance and Power BI Lead
Dis-Chem LifeJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa30+ days ago
Job descriptionLead timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements per IFRS and regulatory timelines. Spearhead reporting for the regulated insurance cell, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Drive finance input into commercial strategy with decision-ready insights and dynamic dashboards. Provide proactive financial insights to leadership and commercial teams. Partner cross-functionally with actuarial, risk, and commercial teams to translate complex financial results into clear, actionable business intelligence. Support regulatory submissions (e.g., SARS VAT, Tax, PAYE). Ensure audit readiness and manage external audit engagements. Monitor evolving IFRS standards and embed changes into reporting and processes. Own and improve the full financial reporting lifecycle through enhanced controls, accuracy, and automation. Maintain ledger accuracy and perform reconciliations to ensure data integrity. Conduct variance analysis and commentary on actuals vs budget to support proactive decisions. Support budgeting and forecasting processes with meaningful financial insights. Independently extract, analyze, and model financial data from the data warehouse. Collaborate with commercial and technology teams to embed scalable, digital-first finance processes. Power BI (expert), Apache Superset; dashboard development; self-service reporting frameworks Writing custom queries, validating metrics, and troubleshooting data discrepancies Financial Systems : Xero, Syft (or similar); strong systems fluency Financial Modelling : Advanced Excel, scenario analysis, budgeting templates Deep knowledge of IFRS (especially within insurance); experience in cell-captive structures preferred Ledger management, consolidations, working capital tracking, and variance analysis Ability to independently query and navigate structured data environments Collaborate with Data Scientists and Engineers to define reporting requirements and visualisations Analytical thinker bridging data science and finance Attention to accuracy, integrity, and control Strong commercial awareness with the ability to link financial performance to business strategy Confident communicator, able to present insights to senior stakeholders Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments Collaborative and diplomatic across diverse technical and non-technical teams Continuous improvement mindset to find better, faster, smarter ways Strategic curiosity sees data as a lever to unlock performance 3–5 years' experience in financial reporting, financial analysis, or business intelligence within financial services Proven Power BI experience from advanced dashboards to automation Strong data modelling, SQL, and data extraction skills Understanding of financial principles and experience applying BI in a finance context Experience working in or supporting finance teams (IFRS, reporting cycles, audit, etc.) Experience collaborating with data teams on data pipelines, validation, and visualization logic Prior experience in growth-oriented or commercially driven environments is a plus CA(SA) qualification; BCom in Accounting / Finance; Honours or Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
Finance and Power BI Lead at Dis-Chem Life
Overview
Purpose of the role : At Dis-Chem Life, data is a compass for the future. We blend financial fluency with data and insight mastery to empower smarter, faster decisions in a regulated insurance context.
Role Summary
As the Finance and Power BI Lead, you will drive the design, build, and automation of advanced dashboards, reporting models, and data solutions. You will shape how insight is generated, delivered, and used, sitting at the intersection of data, finance, and strategy. You will lead the reporting ecosystem that powers executive decisions and regulatory interpretation.
This role requires a leader who queries a warehouse or builds in Power BI and who can advise on executive decisions and regulatory nuance.
Key Responsibilities
- BI, Insight & Dashboard Leadership : Build scalable, intuitive Power BI dashboards tracking KPIs, financial health, and performance across operations and products.
- Automated Reporting : Design and maintain automated reporting workflows for self-service analytics.
- Data Solutions : Translate business challenges into data-driven solutions; collaborate with Data Engineers and Scientists to shape data models, define logic, and validate visualizations.
- Continuous Improvement : Lead ongoing enhancements of reporting tools and processes to support strategic decision-making.
Strategic Financial Reporting & Commercial Insight
Regulatory and Audit Excellence
Data-Driven Reporting, Systems & Process Innovation
Technical Skills
Soft Skills
Experience & Qualifications
Location & Job Details
City / Region : Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa (examples shown for context) – 18 hours ago; Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa – 2 days ago
Employment type : Full-time; Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
Job function : Finance and Sales; Industry : Insurance
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