Business Financial Analyst Job in Kenya

Job Title: Business Financial Analyst

Company Profile:

A multinational company that deals in the Manufacturing and Production of Nutritional and dairy products, coffee, tea, beverages, chocolate and confectionery

Main Purpose of Job

Providing insight and strongly supporting a fact based decision making process, based on current business environment & specialist financial knowledge and by challenging new strategies & new projects, as well as the status quo

Main Responsibilities

Participate actively in the strategy development and provide associated scenario planning to optimize shareholder valueProvide a high quality data / timely framework, as well as the reliable measurement of selected key KPI'sEnsure quality financial information is used by the business for decision making and that potential risks and opportunities are anticipated and understood. Promote use of external & internal information for benchmarkingReview monthly performance and identify areas of risk to achievement of targets and forecasts and develop/follow up action plansKey player in the Monthly Business Planning Process (esp. MFR & DCP), providing transparency and direction towards target achievement at any time in the process. Facilitate the Dynamic Forecast processAnalyze and challenge factory performance based on key indicators (variances, level of fixed cost, etc.) and promote the culture of Return on Invested Capital / ATR on CAPEX related topics (whenever relevant) including Post Evaluation of Capex proposalsAnalyze and challenge product portfolio to identify cost optimization opportunities, eliminate Value Destroyers and maximize the return on investment from TTS/PFME (including revised pricing structure/prices) and from the capital asset baseSupport Business Innovation and Renovation pipeline including development of Manufacturing and Sales & Distribution structure modeling and follow-upSupport special projects: M&A, Sourcing, RestructuringDevelop, manage, and communicate financial initiativesWhere relevant, involvement in the development of Regional Manufacturing Strategy for the product portfolio and preparation of relevant Investment Budget proposals.Active role in people development and succession planning across NiM. Ensure a solid understanding of the value creation framework among the non-finance expertsSolid knowledge of business principles and best practices to ensure sustainability of business and drive continuous performance improvement Thorough understanding of business environment/ competition/ capacity to benchmarkSolid understanding of ERP systems supporting the business E2E processesExtensive knowledge of product portfolio and brand profitabilityHaving filled one or several career steps in F&C, were she/he held responsibility over a team and with Executive Committee exposure5-6 years’ experience in Accounting / Finance function (e.g. Sales, Factory or Supply Chain Controller) in a business analysis role. Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry experience or financial analyst from any of the consulting firmsExperience within a network organization (internal and external providers)Degree in Business / Finance and/or Accountancy QualificationProficiency in English and language of the market (where appl.) To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

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