Deputy Manager Finance

Job Description

Olam Agri A differentiated, and market leading global agri-business focused on high-growth end consumption markets.

Our food, feed, fibre, agri-industrials & ag-services capabilities span 30+ countries, and we participate in global food and agri-trade flows, working with farmers and customers to connect local origins and global destinations. With a global origination footprint and processing capabilities, we transform food, feed and fibre to create value for customers and enable farming communities to prosper sustainably, to meet the changing consumption, food security and sustainability needs shaping the global food and agricultural landscape.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Finance Manager to join our team. In this role, you will play a key role in supporting our organization's financial corporate team by focusing on Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis and commercial & business finance.

Key Deliverables

Reporting

- Oversee the preparation and timely delivery of accurate and insightful financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.
- Ensure compliance with all accounting standards and regulations.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and Olam accounting policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with the accounting team.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

- Prepare and review the Financial and management accounts before the same is submitted to the Corporate Centre.
- Lead the budgeting process for both Capex, P&L and working capital requirements for all businesses and legal entities.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of all management reports, follow up on identified action points.
- Commercial Finance role where he will partner the business teams in pricing, logistics, production planning etc.
- Close coordination with shared service center to ensure adherence to agreed timelines for all reports.
- Develop and maintain accurate financial models and forecasts, including revenue, expense, and profitability projections.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Commercial & Business Finance

- Analyze and evaluate the financial viability of new business opportunities and investments.
- Support pricing decisions and profitability analysis.
- Manage working capital and ensure efficient cash flow management.
- Monitor and manage financial risks associated with commercial activities.

Requirements

- A qualified chartered accountant with 3-4 years of experience in finance in Mfg setup, preferably from FMCG.
- Should have experience in Sales/Commercial Finance and FP&A role. Knowledge on SAP modules are important.
- Qualified accountant. CWA/ equivalent
- 5-8 years of experience in finance, accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and analysis
- Preference for candidate having experience in commodities
- SAP or other ERP experience required
- Experience in team handling and stakeholder management
- English speaking mandatory. Knowledge of French will be an advantage

Olam is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.