1. Financial Strategy & Leadership
Develop and execute the companys financial strategy aligned with overall business objectives.
Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors based on financial analysis and projections cost identification and revenue/expense management.
Drive profitability and sustainable growth across both retail wholesale & distribution divisions.
Lead budgeting forecasting and long-term financial planning processes. 2. Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee preparation and accuracy of financial statements management reports and performance dashboards.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards tax regulations and statutory reporting requirements.
Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.
Manage working capital liquidity and cash flow to support operational efficiency and expansion plans. 3. Business Performance & Operational Excellence
Partner with sales procurement and operations teams to optimize pricing margins and inventory turnover.
Monitor key business metrics such as sales per store SKU profitability inventory days and credit cycles.
Implement cost optimization and efficiency initiatives across supply chain and distribution functions.
Oversee financial systems implementation and data integrity in ERP and POS environment
Risk Management & Compliance
Identify assess and mitigate financial and operational risks.
Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards regulatory compliance and audit requirements.
Manage relationships with external auditors banks and financial institutions.
Oversee insurance credit control and debt management policies. 5. Strategic Growth & Investment
Evaluate new business opportunities mergers acquisitions and partnerships.
Conduct financial due diligence and support capital investment decisions.
Drive initiatives for business expansion digital transformation and profitability enhancement.
Manage capital structure fundraising and investor relations where applicable.
Requirements
Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset.
Deep understanding of FMCG business dynamicspricing trade margins distribution costs and retail operations.
Exceptional leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
Analytical thinker with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
Integrity transparency and commitment to governance and ethical standards.
Hands-on agile and adaptable in fast-paced environments.
Revenue growth and profitability targets.
Working capital efficiency (inventory turnover receivables payables).
Cost-to-sales ratio and margin improvement.
Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
Compliance and audit performance.
Return on investment (ROI) and capital efficiency.
Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset. Deep understanding of FMCG business dynamicspricing trade margins distribution costs and retail operations. Exceptional leadership communication and stakeholder management skills. Analytical thinker with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights. Integrity transparency and commitment to governance and ethical standards. Hands-on agile and adaptable in fast-paced environments. Revenue growth and profitability targets. Working capital efficiency (inventory turnover receivables payables). Cost-to-sales ratio and margin improvement. Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. Compliance and audit performance. Return on investment (ROI) and capital efficiency.
CA QualifiedMBA in Finance or Strategic Management is an advantage. Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Economics or related field.