Financial Manager📣 Job Ad

• Manage the Cluster P&L to drive effective commercial decisions ensuring budget delivery.
• Lead critical commercial routines such as Performance Reviews and Commercial budget sign-offs.
• Analyze performance and provide insights for the execution of commercial strategies.
• Initiate projects aimed at driving commercial growth and continuous improvement.
• Act as the Business Partner to the MEA Commercial team within your Cluster.
• Serve as the financial representative to our external partners.

• Ownership attitude with resilience and self-driven mentality.
• Experience in an international environment with senior stakeholder interaction.
• A Master’s degree in Management or equivalent.
• 35 years of work experience in a fast-paced international business, preferably in the FMCG sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

• Lead financial meetings to align strategic objectives.
• Manage financial accounting and forecasting to ensure accuracy.
• Deliver insightful reports and metrics to the leadership team.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or a related field.
• 46 years of relevant experience in finance.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

The goal of the job:

Supervising the financial management of the company, ensuring optimal resource utilization, achieving financial sustainability, and providing accurate financial analyses that assist top management in making strategic decisions.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

1. Preparing financial plans:

   • Developing long and short-term financial strategies and plans.

   • Preparing annual budget estimates and providing regular reports on financial performance.

2. Managing daily financial operations:

   • Supervising accounts, purchases, collections, and disbursements.

   • Overseeing the preparation of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flows).

3. Financial analysis and reporting:

   • Analyzing financial data and providing accurate reports to top management.

   • Evaluating financial performance, identifying risks, and proposing solutions.

4. Supervising financial compliance:

   • Ensuring the company complies with tax, accounting regulations, and international standards (IFRS or GAAP).

   • Coordinating with internal and external auditors.

5. Managing the financial team:

   • Leading and developing the finance and accounting team.

   • Identifying training needs and enhancing the professional competency of the team.

6. Managing cash flow and investments:

   • Monitoring cash flows and providing financial solutions when necessary.

   • Providing recommendations on investments or cost reductions.

Required qualifications:

• Academic qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s degree or CPA / CMA preferred).

• Experience: At least 10 years in the financial field, including 3 years in a senior managerial position.

• Skills:

  • Strong leadership and decision-making.

  • Advanced financial analytical skills.

  • Proficient in ERP programs like SAP / Oracle.

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.