Global Profilers is a Recruitment and HR Services firm that provides HR Services in Africa; We are currently looking for an Business Finance Manager for our client who is a Digital Solutions and Distribution Company
Reports to: Finance Director
Job Summary
The individual will take responsibility for financial planning, control and reporting for the company.
Job Responsibilities
. Develop, organize and consolidate the relevant country data during the entire financial cycle for the purposes of forecasting, budgeting
and strategic planning, and submitting same to regional or global.
. Consolidate revenue and expense; monitor, analyze and report on a monthly basis to local and regional management.
. Provide analytical business finance support to country management team.
. Develop, organize and analyze projects to support the business with the purpose to deliver the required solutions to the agreed budget.
. Help to identify and evaluate investment alternatives to drive revenue growth or maximize earnings potential.
. Optimize data management.
. Manage specific reporting requirements.
. Take full accountability for the costing system.
. Handle people management and development.
Expectation/Qualities:
· Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, with preference given to ICAN/ACCA or equivalent qualifications.
· Minimum of 4 years private sector financial management experience.
· Pharmaceutical industry experience, whilst not a prerequisite will be an advantage
Competencies/Skills:
Technical Skills
. Sound IT & operating systems knowledge
. Good background on basic data management
. International financial reporting
. Financial modelling techniques
. Advanced modelling capabilities in respect of scenario planning & project evaluations including NPV’s, DCF & IRR projections
. Skills in business scenario forecasting & key trends
. Strong financial management, reporting and technical costing skills
Behavioural Skills and Attributes:
A high level of attention to detail with focus on quality is required in this position as the individual will have to generate accurate
financial reports for management use.
. The individual will also require accurate data management skills to ensure that all the financial information given to internal customers is
authentic, accurate and complete.
. The environment is team-based and would therefore require a team player who is highly influential and is able to drive the team to strive
for results.
. Strong people management skills
. Planning and organising is critical in this role in order to sustain a focus on performance and delivery of key objectives.
