Senior Finance Director
Senior Finance Director
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Job Description
- Strategic Partnership: Cocreate short and longterm business strategies with Sales Marketing Category Planning and Activation teams and track their .
- Financial Planning & Analysis: Own volume and revenue planning annual budgeting and monthly forecasting through Integrated Business Planning ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Decision Support: Provide analyses pricing recommendations and financial models that guide investment decisions margin improvement and profitable growth.
- Internal Controls & Compliance: Build and maintain a robust control environment ensure statutory compliance and oversee internal/external audits.
- Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor Commercial Finance and Category Finance teams; provide oversight and capabilitybuilding for the wider finance organization.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Forge strong relationships with the executive leadership team banks auditors and regulators communicating financial risks and mitigation plans.
- High Impact: Your leadership will directly influence revenue growth margin enhancement and free cash flow for a leading FMCG business.
- Visibility: You will work closely with the MD and executive team helping to steer the company s strategic direction.
- Growth & Transformation: You ll drive change management initiatives ensuring the finance function is a catalyst for innovation and efficiency.
Requirements
- A seasoned finance leader with 12 15 years senior management experience including 7 years in FP&A and management accounting for multinationals.
- A strategic thinker with excellent business acumen analytical prowess and indepth knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS and statutory accounting.
- A strong communicator and influencer adept at presenting to Boards and guiding nonfinance stakeholders.
- A proactive leader who builds and inspires diverse teams driving high performance and continuous improvement.
- A Bachelor s degree in Finance Economics or Management Accounting; CIMA/ACCA qualification preferred.
- Proven track record in Integrated Business Planning variance analysis and pricing strategy in a complex fastmoving environment.
- Advanced MS Excel skills; familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle) and treasury operations.
- Exceptional attention to detail ethical integrity and the ability to navigate and influence at all levels.
- Balancing longterm strategic planning with the demands of daily financial operations in a dynamic market.
- Navigating currency fluctuations and commodity cost pressures to protect margins.
- Leading a multifaceted finance team through continuous transformation and growth.
Benefits
- Attractive Compensation: A highly competitive salary and bonus structure reflective of the seniority and impact of this role.
- Global Exposure: The opportunity to partner with international leaders and influence panAfrican business decisions.
- Career Advancement: A supportive environment with clear pathways for personal and professional growth.
- Inclusive Culture: A valuesdriven company that invests in leadership development and recognises excellence.
Employment Type
Full Time
Company Industry
Consumer Goods Rental / Food Production / Wholesale Alcoholic Beverages
