Finance Manager

Job Location: Ivory Coast, West Africa

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 the organization's finance function across financial reporting, financial planning & analysis, and commercial finance. You will partner with business leaders to provide financial insights, drive performance, support strategic decision-making, and ensure robust financial governance. The role requires a strong commercial mindset, analytical capability, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain compliance with IFRS, accounting policies, and regulations.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on reporting matters.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Review financial and management accounts.
• Provide financial insights through performance and variance analysis.
• Partner with business teams on commercial and operational decisions.

Commercial & Business Finance

• Evaluate business opportunities and investment proposals.
• Support pricing and profitability initiatives.
• Manage working capital and cash flow performance.
• Monitor commercial and financial risks.

Process Excellence & Governance

• Drive process improvements and reporting efficiencies.
• Ensure adherence to financial controls and reporting timelines.
• Collaborate with shared service teams to support effective execution.

Capability Building

• Support development of finance capabilities across the function.
• Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Experience

• 4+ years of post-qualification experience in Finance, preferably within the FMCG or manufacturing industry.
• Experience in Financial Reporting, FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Business Finance.
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, business partnering, and financial analysis.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP).
• Strong knowledge of SAP.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to present financial information clearly and effectively.
• Commercial mindset with a strong focus on business performance and value creation.

Olam Agri 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.