Operations Commercial Finance Business Partner

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

This role is part of the Commercial Finance – Operations subfunction.

The purpose of this role is to provide support to the Head of Leaf and ESA Commercial Finance Manager in all aspects of financial management, including but not limited to budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, credit management, product costing and analysis. The Operations Commercial Finance Business Partner will also be responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.

Reports to: Commercial Finance (Operations) Senior Manager

Geographic Scope: Local

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Planning and execution of financial duties and projects;
• Managing the risks involved in the financial activities of the business;
• Managing pricing and farmers performance management,
• Manage leaf investments, by tracking spend vs. budget, and provide commentaries, and oversee farmer loan repayments;
• Manage and monitor metrics, KPI tracking, and reports;
• Evaluate the financial performance of the organization and measure returns on investments;
• Support Leaf growing and other Heads of Functions with matters pertaining to planning and budgeting cycles;
• Providing training to staff members regarding financial processes.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

General skills

• Ability to communicate fluently and effectively in English and Kiswahili, where applicable;
• Analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills; strong
• Ability to work and deliver under pressure and in a fast-pace environment;
• Good collaboration and interpersonal skills; effective communication and presentation skills
• Computer skills in ERP System (preferentially SAP); advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and ability to manage vast amounts of data;

Education / Qualifications / Experience Required

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related fields;
• CPA, ACA/ACCA certification is a plus;
• Minimum of 5-6 years’ relevant professional working experience; experience in FMCG is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Strong understanding of financial management obligations, especially statutory obligations and requirements;