About the role
Job Description
Hello Future Functional Configuration ConsultantWelcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.
As part of our talent team, 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.
Are you someone who can:
Devise and implement innovations or methodologies that achieve efficiencies and reduce cost based on time, risk, process and re-usability of solutions.
Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers’ expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate solutions.
Maintain close relationships with key stakeholders ensuring appropriate solutions are developed, appropriate and timeous feedback is provided. Escalate challenges to relevant business owners where required.
Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME's, project managers and senior staff members, vendors, etc.
Provide sound consulting services and recommendations based on customer and client needs, current information and trends analyses.
Analyze and interpret business requirements to formulate a solution.
Estimate and execute all approved development and configuration items and ensure delivery according to business requirements documentation.
Provide input and assist business to achieve efficiencies through optimized processes.
Comply, understand and align to all steps within the System Development Life Cycle and ensure governance in terms of legislative and audit requirements.
Compile and develop the required technical documentation with clear translation of business requirements into functional requirements. Ensure documentation is prepared across the system development life cycle.
Ensure adequate unit tests are performed for all configuration and development tasks and ensure results are successful.
Ensure testing yields an acceptable level of performance for the changes being delivered and the applications are not adversely affected.
Provide technical support for all requests escalated where relevant.
Make use of appropriate resources with the required skill level to deliver within required timeframes.
Provide an estimate of the resources and time required to deliver the required functionality.
Ensure the effective coordination, development and delivery of training on the solution to internal clients, end users and relevant stakeholders.
Participation in creation and ownership of project plans and project management to meet project target dates and milestones.
Extract and analyse data against business rules, policy and practice. Formulate on client needs to support new/existing product development projects to derive a clear understanding of the client’s needs and requirements through provision of subject matter expertise.
Manage own development to increase own competencies.
Participate and collaborate across teams.
You will be an ideal candidate if you:
Minimum: Grade 12
Preferred: Tertiary qualification in IT or Certificate in Business Analysis
5 – 8 years Functional and Business Analysis experience working within an IT environment.
Understanding of System Architecture.
Extensive understanding of process mapping.
You will have access to:
Opportunities to network and collaborate
Challenging Working
Opportunities to innovate
We can be a match if you can:
Strong financial and procurement experience in the Oracle space.
Oracle Cloud will be an advantage.
Must have experience in Accounts Payable and GL modules within Oracle.
With 8 years' experience as a functional Configuration Consultant II
Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!
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Important Closing Date Note
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
30/06/26All 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. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.
Aplyr's read
FirstRand is a dominant force in South Africa's financial sector, attracting professionals focused on innovative banking solutions and ethical financial practices.
What's promising
- •FirstRand is a market leader in South Africa's financial services industry.
- •The company offers diverse career paths across banking, risk management, and financial analysis.
- •Strong focus on ethical practices with roles like Chief Ethics and Conduct Risk Officer.
What to watch
- •High competition in the financial services sector may limit growth opportunities.
- •Limited public information about global expansion strategies.
- •Potentially high-pressure work environment due to industry demands.
Why FirstRand
- •FirstRand's extensive talent pool initiatives indicate a commitment to long-term employee development.
- •The company emphasizes ethical risk management and conduct.
- •Offers specialized roles like XVA Structurer, highlighting a focus on complex financial products.
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About FirstRand
FirstRand Corporate Centre is a leading financial services provider in South Africa, offering a wide range of banking and financial products and services.
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