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Designation – Finance Manager Location – Africa Overview of PositionWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Finance Manager to join our team. In this role, you will play a key role in supporting our organization's financial corporate team by focusing on Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis and commercial & business finance.ResponsibilitiesReportingOversee the preparation and timely delivery of accurate and insightful financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.Ensure compliance with all accounting standards and regulations.Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance.Ensure compliance with IFRS and Olam accounting policies and procedures.Develop and maintain strong relationships with the accounting team.Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Prepare and review the Financial and management accounts before the same is submitted to the Corporate Centre.Lead the budgeting process for both Capex, P&L and working capital requirements for all businesses and legal entities.Ensure timely and accurate submission of all management reports, follow up on identified action points.Commercial Finance role where he will partner the business teams in pricing, logistics, production planning etc.Close coordination with shared service center to ensure adherence to agreed timelines for all reports.Develop and maintain accurate financial models and forecasts, including revenue, expense, and profitability projections.Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.Partner with business leaders to create and implement strategic financial plans.Conduct variance analysis and provide management commentary to explain deviations from budget.Support the budgeting process, including setting assumptions, gathering inputs, and consolidating budgets.Commercial & Business FinanceAnalyze and evaluate the financial viability of new business opportunities and investments.Support pricing decisions and profitability analysis.Manage working capital and ensure efficient cash flow management.Monitor and manage financial risks associated with commercial activities.QualificationsCA with post article-ship (PQE) of 3+ years preferably in FMCG industry.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting frameworks (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).Strong knowledge of SAP.Olam Agri ~ A differentiated, and market leading global agri-business focused on high-growth end consumption markets.Our food, feed, fibre, agri-industrials & ag-services capabilities span 30+ countries, and we participate in global food and agri-trade flows, working with farmers and customers to connect local origins and global destinations. With a global origination footprint and processing capabilities, we transform food, feed and fibre to create value for customers and enable farming communities to prosper sustainably, to meet the changing consumption, food security and sustainability needs shaping the global food and agricultural landscape.Olam is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.