THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO:
• Provide all required financial support to the Manufacturing SBU and particularly the Managing Director in terms of financial leadership and guidance.
• Ensure that all investment and sourcing proposals are fully analyzed with the financial impact being understood and the returns optimized.
• Pro-actively seek ways to further drive the profitability of the SBU. via margin improvement initiatives and other tools.
• Ensure that the monthly and yearly profit performance is tracked and that the status is explained to the management teams on a continuous basis
Ensure that proper spending controls are in place and that the unit is aware of the actual spending vs latest commitments
Manage the overall costing process and ensure that the standard costs for current and new products reflect the true picture and proactively reconcile and communicate changes
Assess the impact on standard costs of raw material and other cost increases and ensure that these impacts are understood throughout the organization.
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS:
ICAN, ACA or ACCA qualification
At least 10 years post NYSC experience in an FMCG outfit
Strong costing and stock accounting experience
Very strong factory accounting and supply chain experience. the ideal candidate would have been finance responsible for a multi site manufacturing structure
Critical to this position is interpersonal skills and effective communication both verbal and written
strong system knowledge of ERP and financial modelling tools. MFG pro and Hyperion experience would be an advantage
It is very important that the applicant shows an alignment to the company’s values (Courage, accountability, Networking, drive and oneness) plus a track record of very strong intellectual capabilities
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER REF: 002
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO:
• Provide financial leadership to the business, oversee the controls, budgets and act as an interface with accounting
• Ensure financial targets are met and drive the business planning process
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliation reviews to highlight any profit risks and opportunities, on a monthly basis.
• Drive category margins through SKU profitability assessments and reports.
• Drive the weekly financial reporting process and effective overhead controls.
• Ensure timely submission of budget and forecast to the group.
• Ensure that the company’s assets are safe-guarded by working closely with internal audit to ensure that appropriate levels of controls are in place and addressed.
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS:
ICAN ACAor ACCA qualification.
• A t least 10 years post NYSC experience in an FMCG outfit.
• Must have demonstrated experience in financial accounting, budget preparation as well as systems developments and financial controls.
• Manufacturing and costing experience.
• Critical to this position is interpersonal skills and effective communication both verbal and written.
• Strong system knowledge of ERP and financial modeling tools. Mfg Pro and Hyperion experience would be an advantage.
• It is very important that the applicant shows an alignment 10 the company’s values (Courage, Accountability, Networking, and Drive & Oneness) plus a track record of very strong intellectual capabilities.
COMMERCIAL FINANCE MANAGER REF: 003
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO:
Perform Strategic Planning and forecasting.
• Perform financial analysis and modeling of alternative brand/ route to market scenarios.
• Provide Commercial financial reporting, challenge and analysis.
• Ensure Controls and frameworks are in place.
• Drive Team Development.
• Be responsible for complying with legal, regulatory and other standards as directed by line management.
The right candidate must possess:
A minimum of 5 years post MBA or ACA
• Brood range of commercial finance experience within FMCG
• Proven business partnership and influencing skills with sales and marketing
• Extensive leadership skills
• Very high level of commercial acumen
• Experience in promotional and marketing investment analysis
• Excellent persuasive communication and analytical skills
• Proven ability to influence at board level
• It is very important that the applicant shows an alignment to the company’s values (Courage, Accountability, Networking, Drive & Oneness) plus a track record of very strong intellectual capabilities
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified applicant should send resumes with Job Title and Ref no. as subject to apply@kimberly-ryan.net
Applications must be received within 2 weeks of this publication
Only short listed candidates would be contacted
DEADLINE: May 10, 2012 .
