Job Description

• Prepare annual budgets for all subsidiaries, aligning with corporate objectives and industry-specific needs.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets for all group entities (retail, wholesale, factories).
• Coordinate with department heads to ensure budgets reflect operational and strategic priorities.
• Develop medium- and long-term financial plans.
• Consolidate budgets across countries and business lines.
• Prepare rolling forecasts and periodic budget revisions.
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to support strategic decisions.
• Assess financial impact of new projects, expansions, and capital investments.
• Monitor budget vs. actual performance and analyze variances.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports with insights and recommendations.
• Work closely with finance controllers to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities across operations.
• Support efficiency initiatives in factories, refinery, and retail operations.
• Ensure alignment between cost structures and business volumes.
• Lead CAPEX budgeting and investment appraisal (ROI, IRR, payback).
• Monitor CAPEX utilization and project performance.
• Support prioritization of strategic investments.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, HR, Supply Chain, and Marketing to align financial plans.
• Provide financial guidance to non-finance managers.
• Support executive management in board presentations and strategic reviews.
• Improve budgeting and forecasting tools and processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and governance standards.
• Support ERP and financial system enhancements related to planning.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Professional certifications (CPA, CMA, ACCA, CFA – Level I/II) are highly preferred.
• 8–12 years of experience in budgeting, financial planning, or FP&A.
• Experience in multi-entity or group-level environments.
• Exposure to manufacturing, retail, or commodity-based industries is a strong advantage.
• Experience working with ERP systems

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Business partnering mindset.
• High attention to detail with strategic perspective.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.