Regional Financial Controller for West Africa at Upfield | Apply Now

Regional Financial Controller for West Africa | Apply Now

Regional Financial Controller – West Africa

 

Upfield

Based in Lagos, Nigeria

      

Main Responsibilities: -

Business Delivery & Performance Management

·       In-year holistic business delivery across all KPIs (Market Share, Turnover & Operating Profit, Cash & Working Capital)

·       Provide analytics and insights to drive business performance and inform pricing, investment, and innovation decisions

·       Drive robust cost control and embed Return of Investment approach

·       Interface with local Sourcing Unit Controller to understand cost trends and Capital investment requirements

·       Active cash management to manage business Working Capital and Free Cash Flow delivery

·       Lead financial forecasting/budgeting and longer-term strategic planning processes

Business Controls & Risk Management

·       Develop, implement and monitor a strong internal control environment across all business processes.

·       Safeguard adherence to all company policies and procedures

·       Active risk management with a focus on driving key actions in partnership with the country leadership team

Core Business Processes

·       Manage Purchase to Pay and Order to Cash processes, including Credit management, pricing, and claims management working closely with Finance Operating Centers

Tax, Audit & Legal

·       Local Tax compliance and reporting, in conjunction with any local advisers

·       Lead Statutory audit process and reporting, managing relationship with external auditors

·       Support Internal Audit team and drive full implementation of any recommendations

·       Local commercial contract set-up and management, in conjunction with any local legal advisers. Drive adherence to contracts to realize business value

·       Manage local statutory insurance programs

Change Management

·       Support transition away from the current service provider and set-up of distinct Spreads organization

·       Ensure effective local implementation of Transition Services Agreements (TSAs)

·       Provide support to other countries within the BU during the transition

Talent Management & Development

·       Recruit, retain and develop talent

·       Contribute to global Spreads Finance function agenda, with a focus on improving capabilities that can be leveraged locally

Skills, experience, and qualifications: -

Professional qualification in finance or accountancy.  

9+ years of experience, with at least 5 years in a senior role in finance

Strong control and analytical mindset.

Strong people management skills and ability to motivate remote teams.

Effective Business Partnering.

Performance Management and business planning.

Decision Support and Ad Hoc evaluation.

Your Personal Power! :- 

At Upfield we want you to bring your ideas, your motivation and desire to succeed! This part of the role is up to you to complete.

Culture

We are a highly entrepreneurial fast-paced team running a multi-billion Euro business across 60+ countries with the mindset of a start-up! We are agile, creative, fast-to-market and obsessed with customers and consumers.

If you are an entrepreneur at heart and have a passion for winning, a strong understanding of the CPG business, and would like to join us, apply and speak to one of our Talent Matchmakers! elizabeth.nganga@upfield.com

Skills

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  Business Process
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  Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
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  Cost Control
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  Finance
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  Working Capital Management
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  Return on Investment Analysis
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  Corporate Tax
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  Pricing Strategy
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  Planning Budgeting & Forecasting
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  Internal Controls

• Job Details

  Seniority Level

  Mid-Senior level

  Industry

  • Consumer Goods
   
  • Food Production
   
  • Food & Beverages

  Employment Type

  Full-time

  Job Functions

  • Finance
   
  • Accounting/Auditing
   
  • Strategy/Planning
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