Regional Finance Manager - Pan Africa

• Oversee regional consolidation of financial results, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Provide meaningful financial analysis, commentary, and insights on business performance.
• Implements regional Dashboards providing a synthetic view of the Regional performance, linking operations KPIs and Metrics to the financial KPIs leveraring Power BI , Automation and AI
• Monitor regional cash flow, working capital, and liquidity requirements.

• Lead regional annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning cycles
• Provide strategic and operational guidance to the countries Financial Controllers and/or Management Accountants
• Challenge assumptions and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
• Track actuals vs. budget/forecast and recommend corrective actions
• Ensure corrective action plans are rigorously implemented and monitored for effective results

• Act as a financial advisor to local business leaders in coordination with the Regional CFO.
• Analyze support materials for commercial decision-making, encompassing scenario analysis, return on investment assessments, and insights on pricing and margins.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and efficiency improvements
• Implement a post-review of Business cases to assess any significant variance between current results and initial assumptions. Advise corrective action plan

• Oversee the effective implementation of a Working Capital Committee in each country of the Region
• Designate and collaborate with Group procurement & Operations on initiatives meant at optimizing working capital requirement in country.
• Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP, tax regulations, and statutory reporting in all countries within the region.
• Coordinates audit processes (internal and external) and maintain strong internal controls.
• Reviews, Reports and Advises on regional financial risk, including FX exposure and credit management.

• Leverage technology and innovation to enhance financial processes, including analysis, reporting and decision-support processes across the Region
• Partner with IT to drive integration of tools and systems, automation of processes and leverage AI for more efficacy

• Coach, develop or support finance teams across the region notably Financial Controllers /Management accountant and Cost Controllers
• Build a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Drive knowledge sharing and process harmonization across local finance units.

• First Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) are a strong advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive finance experience, including multi-country/regional exposure ideally in a multi-national setting
• FMCG & Manufacturing knowledge or Consultancy background would be a key advantage
• Strong experience in Analytics, Reporting, FP&A, and Compliance.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in Investments and Business cases presentation
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and strong Excel/financial modeling skills.

• Strong business acumen and commercial mindset.
• Deep understanding of the business model, industry trends, and market dynamics to make informed decisions
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, capable of articulating complex issues to diverse audiences.
• Ability to influence peers and teams to drive outcomes.
• Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders constructively.
• Hands-on, adaptable, and resilient in dynamic environments.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and team development skills.
• Good project management skills.
• Ability to handle ad-hoc requests promptly and accurately.

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