Finance Manager at Brown-Forman

Job Description
Scope

• Leads, directs, develops and administers the financial activities of the Africa region including the local/country finance teams.
• The Finance Manager will be a member of the IMEA & CCSA team and the South Africa-based B-F market team. The incumbent will also liaise externally with local distributors on financial and commercial matters.
• The Financial Manager will provide timely and impactful analysis to help drive our commercial, brand and, business development initiatives across Africa with a primary focus key Priority Markets.
• The incumbent will both coach the broader team in financial and commercial matters and challenge the status quo by driving for efficiency and effectiveness throughout B-F’s operations in Africa.
• This position will have the responsibility to create solid foundations and build best in class financial capabilities to support the long term growth of this region. Position is also responsible for the talent management of the regions’ financial personnel.
• Ultimately responsible for the financial strategies, reporting and analysis for all Africa. Oversees whole range of accounting, tax, treasury, and financial issues related to various countries in Africa.
• The Senior Commercial Financial Analyst will report to this position.