POSITION SUMMARY<\/p>\n
\tAs the Business Finance Partner, you will partner closely with business leaders and other key stakeholders within Sub Sahara Africa (SSA), providing insightful analytics of the P&L and high-quality decision support to drive business performance and improve financial position. The candidate is expected to be an independent thinker, capable of working and thinking autonomously, and able to clearly articulate financial insights to colleagues at all levels. This role will provide leadership on various financial matters, lead the Revenue planning for monthly estimates\/ Quarterly Estimates\/ budgets & Long-range forecasts, working collaboratively with other colleagues within Finance support functions, and always upholding our values of integrity
\n\tThe candidate will coordinate \/ lead the advanced planning, reporting and analysis process and will provide high-quality financial information and insights, contributing towards the success of the business whilst always upholding our values of integrity.<\/p>\n
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tLead operating plan, forecasting, and month-end\/planning cycle deliverables, including timely and accurate submission of financial data into core systems.
\n\tProvide monthly performance reporting, analysis, and commentary on net revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses, receivables, and other key balance sheet items, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
\n\tLead review of Gross-to-Net initiatives to improve planning and reporting accuracy for sales deductions.
\n\tProvide decision support to leaders through clear presentations of financial performance and position, highlighting key risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
\n\tPartner with stakeholders to optimise inventory levels through monthly reviews, including expiry monitoring and obsolescence assessments.
\n\tCollaborate with Finance Operations, Order-to-Cash, and other functions to optimise accounts receivable and cash flow performance.
\n\tDeliver periodic analyses, including pricing, profitability, and inventory mark-up reviews.
\n\tPrepare ad hoc reporting and analyses for the Business Finance Director and support local SSA projects as required.
\n\tParticipate in, and where appropriate lead, MERA-wide Business Finance projects and other enterprise initiatives.<\/p>\n
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tFinancial qualification required (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related analytical discipline).
\n\tMinimum 5 years experience in management accounting and\/or business finance; pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience preferred.
\n\tProfessional qualification (e.g., CIMA, CA(SA), CPA, ACCA) is an advantage; with 1\/2 years post-qualification experience will be added advantage<\/p>\n
TECHNICAL AND BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n
Technical Skills<\/p>\n
\tStrong analytical and critical-thinking skills; detail-oriented with the ability to draw strategic insights from data.
\n\tAdvanced computer literacy, including working knowledge of financial accounting software and ERP systems.
\n\tStrong MS Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
\n\tExperience with inventory and\/or manufacturing accounting is an advantage.<\/p>\n
Behavioural Skills<\/p>\n
\tExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation.
\n\tHigh sense of accountability, with the ability to exercise independent judgement and confidently propose recommendations.
\n\tContinuous improvement mindset with a strong desire to learn and develop.
\n\tCollaborative and flexible working style, with a strong orientation to team goals and stakeholder needs.
\n\tStrong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines.
\n\tAbility to work effectively in a global and multi-cultural environment.<\/p>\n
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