Senior Executive - Business Finance

Job Description

Role Summary

The Senior Executive Business Finance will support financial planning, performance tracking, and data-driven decision-making for the manufacturing business. The role partners closely with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to improve profitability, strengthen financial discipline, and enhance reporting and controls.

Role & responsibilities

Financial Planning & Performance Management

• Lead FP&A activities including budgeting exercise
• Deliver detailed variance analysis with clear, actionable recommendations.
• Track key cost drivers across products, plants, and markets.
• Prepare monthly MIS packs and performance dashboards for leadership review.
• Conduct monthly inventory analysis and drive initiatives to reduce slow-moving and obsolete stock (SLOB)

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, procurement, and commercial teams to support business decisions.
• Support pricing strategy, product profitability analysis, and business case development for new initiatives and investments.
• Provide financial insights to improve operational efficiency and drive cost optimization initiatives.

Controls, Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, financial policies, and governance standards.
• Support internal and external audits and coordinate required documentation.
• Strengthen financial processes and identify opportunities for automation and reporting improvements.

Preferred candidate profile

• Experience in pharmaceutical, FMCG, or healthcare manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to international markets, particularly Africa or Asia, is advantageous.
• 45 years of experience in business finance, commercial finance, or FP&A

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, financial modelling, and problem-solving capability.
• Advanced MS Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle preferred).
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management capability.
• Clear communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• High level of ownership, integrity, and attention to detail.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial planning and reporting.
• Quality and impact of financial insights delivered to stakeholders.
• Contribution to cost control, efficiency, and margin improvement.
• Feedback from business teams on partnership effectiveness.

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