Associate Manager- Finance

Overview Supports Commercial Deputy Manager in Leading & Managing Innovation financials for all the 8 categories for SA BU (Snacks, Beverages, Cereals, Convenience Foods, Grains, Bakeries, Fruit, Botswana). This role will lead financial development & tracking of all innovations across all the categories and represents finance in various innovation stage gate meetings. This role will cover 6 categories and 10 sub-categories to be managed under this scope. Responsibilities This role will lead financial development & tracking of all innovations across all the 6 categories and represents finance in various innovation stage gate meetings Owns and leads development & management of financial models for all Innovation SKUs across all 6 categories. Coordinates & Challenge financial inputs/ assumptions with multiple stakeholders accross different functions– R&D, GP, SC, Distribution etc Reviews financials with Category finance leads Tracks Innovation financials for post launch in line with requirements – Volume, NR and GM Supports Category Finance leads in presenting financials in Stage gate & activation Board meetings Development of Annual Operating Budget (AOP) and Monthly/quarterly forecasts and assume responsibility of all submission to BU FP&A and Sector Commercial when needed. Qualifications 4-5+ years of experience in finance and planning Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in commerce/business administration / economic with high level of Finance & Accounting Experience. CMA/MBA/CPA Finance is preferred Sound knowledge of financial systems (SAP, HFM, MS Office and Other financial reporting systems) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good understanding of business processes Strong technical knowledge and experience of both Management reporting and planning processes Experience in working with GBS (Preferred FMCG sector) will be an added advantage Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in English and Arabic language