FINANCE MANAGER

Job Description : FINANCE MANAGER SIERRA LEONE 10+ years in finance, USD 3K savings Min 10 years of experience in FMCG, beverage manufacturing, or food processing. Strong knowledge in costing, production finance, and supply chain finance. Key Responsibilities : 1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models for beverages and fruit products divisions. Conduct monthly variance analysis and highlight risks/opportunities. Provide insights on product profitability, pricing, and market expansion strategies. 2. Costing & Manufacturing Finance Oversee product costing for cola, juice, concentrates, raw materials, and packaging. Monitor factory expenses, wastage, production yield, and cost efficiencies. Implement cost-control measures to optimize manufacturing operations. 3. Financial Reporting Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and statutory regulations. Present financial performance dashboards to senior leadership. 4. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management Manage daily cash flow, payments, receivables, and inventories. Optimize working capital cycles suited to FMCG operations (trade schemes, distributor credit, etc.). Coordinate with banks for financing, LC management, and treasury operations. 5. Internal Controls & Compliance Implement strong internal controls for procurement, production, and sales processes. Ensure compliance with audit protocols, tax laws, and industry regulations. Oversee insurance, asset management, and risk mitigation strategies. 6. Business Partnership Support Sales, Marketing, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams with financial insights. Evaluate new product launches, promotional schemes, and capex proposals. Drive efficiency and profitability across the beverage and fruit products portfolio.

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