Regional Finance Manager

Job Purpose

To lead financial planning, control, reporting, and risk management across the region, ensuring strong financial performance, compliance, and alignment with corporate strategy.

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

• Monitor 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)
  • 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

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