Vacancy For Regional Financial Controller at Upfield Nigeria

Upfield is a global leader in plant-based nutrition with a great history and a portfolio of iconic brands that people have used and trusted for generations. This includes Flora, Rama, Becel, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can’t Believe it’s not Butter and ProActiv. We are a global food company with 6 business units operating in 95 markets. We have the mind-set of a start-up. This makes us fast, agile, entrepreneurial, cost conscious and accountable for our products – from seed to serving at the breakfast, lunch or dinner table. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Regional Financial Controller - West Africa Location: Lagos, Nigeria Main Responsibilities Business Delivery & Performance Management:

• Interface with local Sourcing Unit Controller to understand cost trends and Capital investment requirements
• Active cash management to manage business Working Capital and Free Cash Flow delivery
• Lead financial forecasting/budgeting and longer-term strategic planning processes
• In-year holistic business delivery across all KPIs (Market Share, Turnover & Operating Profit, Cash & Working Capital)
• Provide analytics and insights to drive business performance and inform pricing, investment and innovation decisions
• Drive robust cost control and embed Return of Investment approach

• Develop, implement and monitor strong internal control environment across all business processes.
• Safeguard adherence to all company policies and procedures
• Active risk management with a focus on driving key actions in partnership with country leadership team

• Manage Purchase to Pay and Order to Cash processes, including Credit management, pricing and claims management working closely with Finance Operating Centers

• Local Tax compliance and reporting, in conjunction with any local advisers
• Lead Statutory audit process and reporting, managing relationship with external auditors
• Support Internal Audit team and drive full implementation of any recommendations
• Local commercial contract set-up and management, in conjunction with any local legal advisers. Drive adherence to contracts to realise business value
• Manage local statutory insurance programs

• Support transition away from current service provider and set-up of distinct Spreads organization
• Ensure effective local implementation of Transition Services Agreements (TSAs)
• Provide support to other countries within the BU during the transition

• Recruit, retain and develop talent
• Contribute to global Spreads Finance function agenda, with a focus on improving capabilities that can be leveraged locally

• Strong people management skills and ability to motivate remote teams.
• Effective Business Partnering.
• Performance Management and business planning.
• Decision Support and Ad Hoc evaluation.
• Professional qualification in Finance or Accountancy
• 9+ years of experience, with at least 5 years in a senior role in finance
• Strong control and analytical mindset.

• At Upfield we want you to bring your ideas, your motivation and desire to succeed! This part of the role is up to you to complete.