Regional Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Develop and manage regional budgets, forecasts, and financial models
• Track performance vs. budget and provide variance analysis
• Support strategic decision-making through insights and recommendations
• Financial Reporting
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with IFRS and company policies
• Consolidate financials across plants or subsidiaries in the region
• Cost Control & Efficiency
• Maintain production and operating costs in cement plants
• Drive cost optimization initiatives
• Analyze cost drivers (energy, logistics, raw materials)
• Compliance & Internal Controls
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
• Strengthen internal controls and audit processes
• Manage relationships with auditors (internal & external)
• Cash Flow & Treasury Oversight
• Monitor working capital (inventory, receivables, payables)
• Ensure liquidity management across the region
• Support treasury in funding and capital allocation
• Business Partnering
• Partner with plant managers, operations, and commercial teams
• Provide financial insights to support pricing, sales, and investment decisions
• Act as a strategic advisor to regional leadership
• Team Leadership
• Lead and develop regional finance teams
• Set performance targets and ensure capability building
• Drive a culture of accountability and high performance

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; Professional certification required: ACA / ACCA / CIMA
• Experience: Typically 10+ years of finance experience; Experience in manufacturing (preferably cement or heavy industry) and multi-plant or regional operations; Prior experience in a senior finance or managerial role

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial modelling & analytical skills
• Deep knowledge of cost accounting in manufacturing
• Leadership & team management
• Business acumen and strategic thinking
• Strong communication & stakeholder engagement
• High integrity and attention to detail

KPIs / Performance Metrics

• Budget vs actual performance
• Cost reduction targets
• Cash flow and working capital efficiency
• Audit and compliance scores
• Profitability of regional operations

Reporting Line

• Reports to: Regional CFO, Pan Africa
• Works closely with: Plant Heads of Finance, Country CFOs, Corporate Finance Team