Job Title: Finance Manager
Category: BAT Sub Saharan Africa(SSA)
Reference Number: mo/SSA/KE/OPs/26-05-09/27
Location: Likoni Road, Industrial Area
Reporting to: Head of Operations Finance - SSA
Response Deadline: 12-06-2009
Requirement Overview
We are currently looking to recruit a Finance Manager to take responsibility for one of
our Operations Finance functional area. This is a high profile management accounting
role which reports into the Head of Operations Finance and will apply finance
reporting models and analysis with a view to establishing best in class processes and
continuously improve service levels.
The jobholder will provide accurate reporting and forecasting information to support business decision making process.
The role demands a commercially aware qualified accountant with industry experience and excellent interpersonal skills who is used to influencing senior stakeholders. The person will have experience of leading teams, operating to strict deadlines together with project and change management.
The incumbent will be a member of the Nairobi Hub Operations Finance Drive Team which is charged with designing and delivering the hub operations finance strategy aligned with the Group operations finance guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Category: BAT Sub Saharan Africa(SSA)
Reference Number: mo/SSA/KE/OPs/26-05-09/27
Location: Likoni Road, Industrial Area
Reporting to: Head of Operations Finance - SSA
Response Deadline: 12-06-2009
Requirement Overview
We are currently looking to recruit a Finance Manager to take responsibility for one of
our Operations Finance functional area. This is a high profile management accounting
role which reports into the Head of Operations Finance and will apply finance
reporting models and analysis with a view to establishing best in class processes and
continuously improve service levels.
The jobholder will provide accurate reporting and forecasting information to support business decision making process.
The role demands a commercially aware qualified accountant with industry experience and excellent interpersonal skills who is used to influencing senior stakeholders. The person will have experience of leading teams, operating to strict deadlines together with project and change management.
The incumbent will be a member of the Nairobi Hub Operations Finance Drive Team which is charged with designing and delivering the hub operations finance strategy aligned with the Group operations finance guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- On time in full execution of the Hub Operations Finance strategy
- Work as a finance business partner with Demand Chain business unit (manufacturing, supply chain & leaf) to drive key financially-focused projects within the Operations hub scope of activities.
- Contribute to budget management for operations hub costs including CapEx, working capital and product cost.
- Track and monitor projects actual progress versus plan and submit proposals for any corrective measures required
- Build strong multi-functional relationships up to top team level within Finance and Operations.
- Lead continuous improvement of all aspects of operations financial reporting across the hub.
- Identify high potential staff and proactively identify opportunities for further exposure/development, key input to staff appraisals / career development /succession plans.
Skills and Experience:
- Experienced accountant with a good understanding of a fully fledged FMCG operations (including supply chain and manufacturing) operating on a multi market basis.
- 5 years experience in Finance roles (including 2 years at management level)
- Knowledge of and experience in using ERP such as SAP an added advantage
- Strong influencing / negotiating skills / presentation skills
- Project Management capabilities
Education:
- Degree in Finance/Accounting/MBA (Finance Major)
- Professional qualification in Accountancy/Finance will be an added advantage
Equity Statement:
- British American Tobacco is an equal opportunity employer
General:
- The company reserves the right not to make any appointments as a result of the selection process.
- An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the role will be offered to the successful candidate.
NB: Only fully completed CV’s in the system will be processed.
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