Purpose of Role
Conduct financial simulations for innovation projects to optimize scenarios.
Ensure timely completion of gate financials.
Be responsible for end-to-end finance support for innovation, including COGS computation, project costing, trade pricing proposals, and profitability analysis.
Lead Innovations AOP process, incorporating project valuations and timelines.
Lead pricing and 5-year financials for imported finished goods projects.
Implement NRM pillars on innovations, focusing on Pricing, Trade terms, and Park and format architecture.
Prepare CAPEX financials as needed.
Provide reporting for innovations, covering Africa and Local Business Performance Management, as well as Opportunity and Risk assessments.
Conduct financial evaluations on launched projects for timely decision-making.
Support and drive controls agenda around pricing and innovation governance.
Represent Finance Team in all innovation Gate and Global Innovation meetings.
Dimensions
Financial:
Drive revenue growth exceeding Kes 70B.
Complexity:
Responsible for robust financial evaluation of all innovation, renovation, and Net Revenue Management projects.
Collaborate with multiple teams across the business for end-to-end project support.
Engage in global and Africa-specific innovation and finance teams.
Work closely with Senior stakeholders for decision-making.
Leadership Responsibilities and Decision-Making Rights:
Provide information for informed decision-making in collaboration with Managers and Senior Managers.
Proactively drive business decisions and engage in the preparation of innovation financials and business cases.
Influence the viability of projects based on financial analysis aligned with business strategy.
Assess pricing control in line with Controls/Audit requirements.
Main Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Develop and implement financial processes for excellence in pricing and controls.
Supervise the execution of business strategy outlined in GAME plan, Innovation gates, and recent projects.
Conduct robust financial analysis for innovation and research projects.
Qualifications And Experience Required
Proven track record in persuading, influencing, and building credibility cross-functionally.
Ability to work autonomously with a strong background in analytic or finance roles.
Excellent commercial skills, analytical, and logical thinking.
Project leadership experience with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Adaptability to a changing environment and willingness to challenge conventional thinking.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Financial Modelling.
Graduate accountant or graduate pursuing a professional qualification with a minimum of 5 years of practical experience.
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