Lead Financial Analyst, Overhead COE - Africa team
Core
Lead Financial Analyst supporting the Africa team's Overhead Center of Excellence (COE) by managing financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for overhead costs.
Role type
Senior IC financial analyst (FP&A)
Builds
Monthly financial reports, variance analyses, and strategic insights for the Africa Overhead business unit.
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (Alcohol) / Financial Planning & Analysis
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Financial planning, forecasting, cost controlling, variance analysis, month-end close, internal controls, stakeholder partnership, process improvement, audit support, data-driven decision making
Preferred skills
SAP, Power BI, international environment experience
Technologies
SAP, Power BI, Excel
Responsibilities
Support annual planning, monthly reporting, forecasting, and O&R processes for Overheads; Prepare variance analysis and commentary identifying key drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities; Partner with budget holders and business functions (HR, Legal) to understand Overhead movements; Ensure accurate and timely reporting including month-end close activities; Identify potential gaps, risks, and opportunities and support stakeholders in understanding financial impact; Respond to collaborator queries providing clear financial information; Work with regional and global teams to support consistent ways of working; Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives; Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with financial policies.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC