Senior Finance Manager at Arla Foods

Arla Foods is a global dairy company and a co-operative owned by dairy farmers. We have production facilities in 12 countries and sales offices in a further 30, with a total of more than 18,000 employees.

Our leaders strive to envision the future, engage the right people and deliver outstanding performance. Taking big steps without losing your footing, you need the confidence to naturally take the lead and the motivation to make fundamental decisions with both global and local impact. Teaming up with the best in the business, you will have the chance to grow every day.

Are you ready to release your full potential?

Job Title: Senior Finance Manager, Sub Saharan Africa

Location: Nigeria
Ref: 4731014

Job Descriptions

• Financial Management, reporting and analyses
• In order to support our ambitious growth in the Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) region, we are seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join our regional office in SSA and enter a newly established business unit with responsibility for the finance function.
• Initially, the role will be based out of the regional office in Dubai but will move to Lagos, Nigeria after 3-6 months.
• You will report to the Vice President for SSA.
• In your role, you will be responsible for the financial controlling, reporting, rolling forecast, net working capital (NWC) and daily operations within SSA.
• You will ensure that all financial functions, systems and routines are implemented for effective financial management. In addition, you will be involved in setting up new joint ventures and developing financial models and business cases to identify new business opportunities and provide inputs to achieve business goals.
• Moreover, you will implement, follow up and monitor JV performances.
• You will be part of the SSA Regional Management team and will work closely with the MEA Regional Finance Director, Consumer International (CIN) and Corporate Finance in the headquarters. This also includes travelling within the Sub Saharan region as and when needed.

Requirements

• Strong Finance Experience and a Global Mindset
• Your Master's Degree in Finance or similar is backed by 7-10 years’ experience within a multinational FMCG company. This has provided you with a solid business sense and in-depth knowledge of both finances and business economics.
• You have great IT skills particularly in Excel, PowerPoint and SAP.
• Your English proficiency leaves absolutely nothing to be desired, and if you can get by in French, it will be an advantage.
• To be successful, you must be independent and thrive in a position which calls for your strong financial competencies and your systematic and analytical approach. Moreover, you are result oriented and enjoy taking on challenges that invite you to cooperate in a multicultural global organisation.

Application Closing Date
20th December, 2014

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: [email protected] stating "4731014" in the subject field. Please state in your application where you have seen the advertisement.