JOB PURPOSE:

• Support the commercial ambition of the business via cross functional engagement to drive business growth, profitability and create value
for stakeholders
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Support the commercial risk management process by identifying and reviewing potential finance risk exposures and making
recommendations to minimise cost or damage should a loss occur.
• Interface with Commercial Functions, Support Functions and Manufacturing Supply finance team to achieve financial and management
reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible to provide valuable insight into the drivers of business performance through Finance KPIs covering, P&L, Segment wise Sales,
Brand Analysis, Gross Margin, Operating Expenses, Head Count, and Working Capital.
• Ensure delivery of P&L through control over operating expenses.
• Monthly P&L and Balance Sheet Sign off for the business.
• Preparation & submission of Monthly MIS on time with quality output.
• Reporting of Flash Sales with commentary as per the monthly timelines.
• Ensure recording all sales and compliance to revenue recognition.
• Working with senior management team to develop and implement the strategies for the business, across all product segments and
geographies.
• Work closely with Regional teams to develop new businesses, expand into new areas and provide decision support analysis for all strategic
business decisions.
• Working with senior management team to set the annual budget targets and ensure that those targets are reflected in the annual budget.
• Lead and manage the annual 3/1 Planning Process as well as the monthly forecasting process, ensuring that required submissions and
presentations are delivered on time and of high quality. Identify and highlight potential areas of concern on a timely basis.
• Embed a culture of cost management. Create Financial Ownership (CFO) at all levels/functions through Finance for Non Finance Program.
• Review Capital Investment Proposals (CIP) and assumptions in light of current performance of operating company.
• Conduct Post Implementation Reviews (PIR) of significant projects to ensure continuous alignment of the Strategic Investment Proposals
(SIP)
• Development of policies and SOPs to support proper running of the business and safeguard assets of the companies
• Finance risk identification, assessment, & evaluation.
• Identifying development needs during performance reviews
• Constructive feedback to enhance performance
• Coaching and mentoring as required

KNOWLEDGE:
• Strong leadership & influencing skills
• Ability to handle sensitivity/ confidentiality levels appropriately
• Analytical mind
• Positive attitude
• Customer focus and sense of urgency
• Ability to identify and implement process improvement
• Internal controls & risk management appreciation
• Understanding of various systems and processes as they affect financial results and forecasts (Navision, SAP etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
• Qualified Accountant , 7-10 years' experience in Finance or accounting-related function
• Membership of professional bodies, ACA, ACCA, CITN
• Strong ERP exposure
• Strong MS office working knowledge especially MS Excel and power point.
• Proactive , self motivated and capable of working in a complex and challenging environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to create commercial analyses and translate findings into strategic recommendations.
• FMCG commercial awareness.

Suitable candidates should forward their CVs to: careers@talenteyes.com