About this role
About the Role Regional Finance Manager to lead financial planning, control, reporting, and risk management across the region, ensuring strong financial performance, compliance, and alignment with corporate strategy. This role partners with plant leadership to drive value across cement plants and regional subsidiaries. What You'll Do
- Lead 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. What We're Looking For
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; Professional certification required: ACA / ACCA / CIMA.
- Experience: 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. Nice to Have
- Experience in cement manufacturing or heavy industry is preferred. Compensation & Benefits
- Not disclosed in the posting.