VALUE STREAM FINANCE HEAD - BEVERAGES (NON -ALCOHOLIC INDUSTRY)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We are a team of dedicated professionals from Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Career Counsellors, Mental Health Consulting and ERP sectors. Headquartered in Kenya, East Africa, with affiliates based in Africa, India, Middle East, North America, we offer an entire spectrum of consultancy services in Human Resources, Placements & Trainings, Career Counselling for Professionals & Students, Corporate & Individual Trainings, Authors & Writers Trainings, Accounting, Financial & Secretarial Services, Corporate Financial Services and ERP Implementation & Training.

JOB SUMMARY

Role SummaryOn behalf of our client, we are seeking a highly experienced and results-oriented Value Stream Finance Head– Beverages to optimize costs and oversee all financial activities of the Value Stream. The ideal candidate will lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, costing, and performance analysis while ensuring operational efficiency and profitability in line with business objectives.Qualifications & SkillsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.MBA or professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) preferred.10–12 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 8 years in the Non-Alcoholic Beverage Industry.Strong experience in cost management, business partnering, and financial planning within a manufacturing setup.Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.Proficient in ERP systems, advanced Excel, and financial modeling.Proven track record in driving cost efficiency and operational excellence.Technical & Functional ExpertiseProduct Costing: Preparation of detailed cost sheets.Variance Analysis: Comparison of standard vs actual costs.SAP Expertise:Proficiency in SAP (HANA) highly desired.Hands-on experience with SAP CO (Controlling) and PP (Production Planning) modules.Regular review and maintenance of Bill of Materials (BOMs) in SAP.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Planning & AnalysisPrepare Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) for all new Capex proposals in coordination with the Head of Operations and present to the Board of Directors (BOD).Prepare and update detailed product/SKU costing sheets weekly.Conduct variance analysis between standard cost and actual cost and recommend corrective actions.Analyze management accounts line-by-line and provide insights and recommendations to BOD and HODs for implementation.Prepare and manage annual budgets and financial forecasts (including 13-week rolling forecasts) aligned with group financial goals.Prepare Value Stream P&L, Brand P&L, Customer P&L, and Channel P&L, and provide inputs to the Head of Operations for profitability improvement.Cost Optimization & Operations SupportMonitor manufacturing input costs and support Operations in reducing the total cost of production.Participate in procurement decisions related to raw material purchases.Review and monitor BOMs in SAP, highlight anomalies, and work with Production Leads for timely resolution.Support Head of Operations with cost and efficiency insights for decision-making.Revenue Management & Credit ControlCoordinate with Sales and Audit teams to ensure timely issuance of credit notes and reduction of the debtors’ cycle.Support Sales Head in identifying creditworthy customers and implementing incentive schemes for timely collections.Conduct impact analysis for marketing expenses, price changes, and promotional activities.Compliance & Cash Flow ManagementEnsure adherence to supplier and sales contracts, including maintenance of bank guarantees and documentation.Monitor daily cash inflows and outflows in coordination with Sales and Production teams.Work closely with Treasury and Finance teams for smooth cash flow management.Prepare payment priority lists based on collection and procurement requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS

Financial reporting, Accounting, Corporate treasury, Budgeting, financial planning, Annual accounts, Financial controlling, Corporate finance, CPA certification, Cost tracking, analysis, Financial analysis

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree