Manager Finance

Position Overview

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our dynamic and collaborative Finance team in Egypt. This is a strategic and impactful role that will support the growth, profitability, and value creation of our franchise. The ideal candidate will partner closely with internal teams, bottlers, and external stakeholders to ensure a seamless alignment of financial plans, strategies, and initiatives. 

What You Will Do:

1. Lead Revenue Analysis:

• Analyze revenue trends and identify key drivers, opportunities, and risks. 
• Assess performance against financial targets and provide actionable recommendations to optimize results.   
• Collaborate on Revenue Growth Management (RGM) initiatives, including OBPPC strategies (Occasion, Brand, Package, Price, and Channel). 

2. Drive Pricing and Commercial Strategy: 

• Evaluate pricing models and lead scenario planning to enhance gross margins and profitability. 
• Support the development and execution of pricing, rebate, and deduction mechanisms with a financially disciplined approach. 
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure strong alignment on joint pricing and promotional strategies to achieve broader business goals. 

3. Bottler and Customer Financial Partnership:

• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with bottlers and customers to align financial and business plans. 
• Act as a trusted advisor for bottler and customer negotiations, providing financial insights to support shared strategic objectives. 

4. Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):

• Lead business planning and forecasting cycles, ensuring precision and timeliness in key deliverables. 
• Develop and evaluate P&Ls for customers, innovations, and business initiatives to drive key decision-making processes. 
• Support innovation projects, building robust business cases, financial models, and risk assessments. 

5. Performance Reporting and Insights:

• Provide in-depth financial reports and dashboards to communicate business performance and trends. 
• Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to senior management and leadership teams. 
• Share insights with cross-functional and external stakeholders to align joint strategies for growth and profitability. 

6. Collaborate Cross-Functionally: 

• Work closely with Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Legal teams to align financial strategies with broader business initiatives. 
• Act as a financial thought partner for leadership, enabling agile decision-making backed by robust analysis. 
• Provide financial leadership on key projects, ensuring strong governance, control, and alignment with strategic priorities. 

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields. 
• MBA, CFA, or professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) is a strong advantage. 
• Minimum of 4+ years in financial planning, commercial finance, or related leadership roles. 
• Experience in a multinational Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment is preferred. 
• Proven track record in revenue management, strategic planning, or pricing optimization. 

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in financial modeling and forecasting techniques. 
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and advanced Excel (pivot tables, scenario analysis, etc.). 
• Strong analytical ability to derive insights from large datasets; knowledge of visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus. 
• Solid understanding of P&L management, working capital, and profitability levers. 
• Familiarity with RGM (Revenue Growth Management) principles and OBPPC frameworks is an added advantage. 

Soft Skills & Behaviors:

• Strong strategic thinking and ability to connect financial priorities with broader business goals. 
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex insights to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. 
• An agile, forward-thinking mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. 
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities. 
• Highly collaborative team player who can effectively work across functions and geographies.