About The Job
Company Desciption:
A subsidiary of a well-established multinational group, this organization is a leading consumer goods distributor in West Africa. Specializing in the distribution, marketing, and import of premium food, non-food, and beverage products, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. Leveraging extensive market expertise, innovative strategies, and strong partnerships, the company ensures efficient distribution and consumer satisfaction. As part of a global supply chain network, it is committed to delivering world-class solutions and driving growth in competitive markets.
Role Desciption:
Position Summary
The Senior Finance Leader is a strategic partner to the Board, Executive Leadership Team, and Business Heads, responsible for driving financial performance, commercial excellence, governance, and long-term value creation across the organization.
This role oversees Group P&L management, financial planning and reporting, business performance analysis, commercial evaluations, strategic investments, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. The incumbent will work closely with multinational principals, customers, investors, auditors, and key stakeholders to support profitable growth and sustainable business expansion.
Key Responsibilities (KRAs):
- Financial Leadership & Group P&L Management
- Strategic Business Partnering
- Commercial Finance & Business Development
- Investments, Corporate Finance & M&A
- Financial Control, Governance & Compliance
- Board Reporting & Executive Communication
- Audit, Risk Management & Regulatory Affairs
Core Competencies
Technical
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Group Reporting & Consolidation, Commercial Finance, Corporate Finance & Treasury, Valuation, M&A & Investments, Financial Controllership, Risk Management & Compliance & Strategic Planning & Financial Modeling
Leadership
- Strategic Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Executive Presence, Stakeholder Management, Negotiation & Influencing Skills, Decision Making, Change Leadership, Team Development & Boardroom Communication.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
- Chartered Accountant is a must.
- Additional qualifications in Corporate Finance, Valuation, Strategy, or Investment Analysis is advantageous.
Experience
- 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
- Proven track record of managing Group and consolidated P&L.
- Strong commercial finance and strategic business partnering expertise.
- Experience working with multinational organizations and global stakeholders.
- Significant exposure to Board reporting and executive stakeholder management.
- Demonstrated success in M&A, business valuations, strategic investments, and transformation initiatives.
- Experience leading statutory audits and governance programs.
