Finance Manager

EgyBell is hiring a Finance Manager for a leading energy company across Africa, providing fuel distribution and energy solutions. Job Purpose Lead Finance across planning, strategy, accounting, reporting, assurance, economics, and projects. Act as the interface between the business and Finance Controllers, Tax, Treasury, and Portfolio teams. Drive business performance through effective financial policies, controls, and business partnering. Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with internal and external governance requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead financial planning, strategy, performance management, and business decision support. Support the Country Leadership Team and build strong relationships across Finance, B2B, S&D, Retail & Lubricants. Lead OU planning, targets, Latest Estimates, and the Operational Plan. Ensure accurate financial data, management information, KPIs, and variance analysis covering volume, margin, OPEX, CAPEX, and working capital. Support Quarterly Business Reviews, project reviews, customer portfolio, and working capital management. Oversee pricing, sales and purchase contracts, and commercial/financial risk management. Ensure compliance with Finance Standards, ERP processes, controls, and governance requirements. Support internal/external audits and Business Control Reviews. Ensure timely and accurate IFRS Group, statutory, tax, and transactional reporting. Lead external year-end audits and maintain strong accounting and IFRS capabilities within the Finance team.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor s degree in Finance/Economics with a recognized professional accounting qualification; CA is an advantage . 15+ years of Finance experience , including senior Finance leadership experience. Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial analysis, planning, project management, and financial flows . Strong communication, influencing, networking, and stakeholder management skills. Fluent in English and able to work under pressure and in virtual/team environments. Broad knowledge of Finance processes, including T&R . Strong knowledge of SAP, Oracle, JDE, HFM, and Microsoft Office , including SAP implementation experience. International experience and mindset. Key Competencies Accounting & Operating Principles Management Information & Business Decision Support Planning & Tax Cash Flow & Credit Management Contract & Procurement Management Functional & Performance Management Governance, Risk & Internal Controls Business & Finance Process Knowledge