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.

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• Professional certification required: ACA / ACCA / CIMA

• 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

• 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

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

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