Country Finance Manager

Main Purpose

To provide the Management with a sound system of performance management that is aligned with the company strategy and financial goals.

To manage ongoing financial performance to achieve financial growth and provide leadership support in the respective country. The CFM will report directly to the Africa Finance Manager  and indirectly to the General Manager.

Key responsibilities:

• Ability to provide Management with Cash flow projections and working capital requirements for the business.
  
• Participate as a member of the Management team in influencing and setting the strategy of the business.
  

·        Compile report and advice on the business performance against strategy and plans. 

• Build a clearly defined financial model and key operational profit drivers for the business that are understood by the Management team.
  
• Provide expert financial input and support into commercial decisions i.e. motivation for Capital expenditure etc.
  
• Perform detailed analysis on the business identifying and reflecting key opportunities to improve performance and refine strategies.
  
• Establish the financial business case for initiatives and ensure that they are aligned with the business strategy.
  
• Influence and administer the business expense and capex budgets.
  
• Prepare rolling forecasts for the business and manage business in line with forecasts.
  
• Prepare annual budget in line with strategy.
  
• Prepare budget, forecast and actual results to be presented at Board Meetings.
  
• Ability to draft and present Board Papers.
  
• Understand country specific tax legislation.
  
• Ability to assess and implement sound financial internal control in line with the company and partner expectations.
  
• Ensure that all reconciliations are performed timeously and presented to company’s SA monthly for review.
  
• Continuously build talent and succession within the team and establish & maintain a suitable finance structure.
  
• Lead and develop team to deliver agreed financial operating plans.
  
• Engage with External Auditors.
  

Technical and Functional Competencies:

·        Must be a local Citizen or based in country

·        Financial qualification – ACCA or CPA  

·        3 - 5 years post qualifying experience with retail (or similar) FMCG environment experience. (Auditing will be an added advantage)

·        Able to develop and use complex financial models and to define key profit drivers.

·        Able to explain financial models to line management.

·        Able to use models for ongoing Business performance assessment and management.

·        Able to develop and present clear financial management information.

·        Able to implement balanced scorecards aligned to strategy and to manage performance.

·        Able to analyze financial information and make clear recommendations for improvement to line management – even when this is unpopular.

·        Able to communicate complex and often contentious matters to a wide range of audiences both verbally and in writing.

·        Able to inspire and motivate others around them

·        Able to effectively use latest decision support technologies (e.g. Retailsoft, Excel)

·        Very Proficient in the English & In-country languages

 Leadership Competencies:

·        Thinking Strategically and Commercially

·        Personal Effectiveness

·        Passion for the Brand and Customers

·        Leading Transformation

·        Connecting People

·        Delivering High Performance

·        Having a Merchant Mindset

·        Making Insightful Business Decisions

·        Driving Quality

·        Planning and Organising

·        Coaching & mentoring