Self-starter with 8+ years of practice or industry experience in a multinational/ FMCG with a focus on commercial finance, pricing and revenue management.
B.Sc. Accounting, Business Administration, Banking & Finance/ Finance related discipline
ACA/ACCA/CPA/CISA/CIA qualification required
Strong financial modelling skills and proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP system is a plus.
Well-developed corporate communication skills
Experience of interfacing with senior management
Good analytical and problem-solving ability
Strong behavioural and interpersonal skills

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Self-starter with 8+ years of practice or industry experience in a multinational/ FMCG with a focus on commercial finance, pricing and revenue management.
B.Sc. Accounting, Business Administration, Banking & Finance/ Finance related discipline
ACA/ACCA/CPA/CISA/CIA qualification required
Strong financial modelling skills and proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP system is a plus.
Well-developed corporate communication skills
Experience of interfacing with senior management
Good analytical and problem-solving ability
Strong behavioural and interpersonal skills

Delivery of budget across all key finance metrics.
Provide insights and recommendations to optimize pricing, promotions, and product mix to drive delivery of price mix and RGM initiatives
With Commercial and portfolio expansion in line with the growth ambitions. 
Reduce debt and stock levels, Full NWC reconciliation and drivers monthly. 
Enhance efficiency of Internal Business Planning process to deliver efficient Commercial Planning. 
Strong Understanding of FMCG industry dynamics, market trends and competitive landscape
Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically and make data driven decisions.
Ensure accuracy and timeliness on the Commercial Finance Reporting to the HOD &MD
Ensure useful outcome from the Market Visits (monthly report to the Commercial HOD’s and regularly assess the quality of the market data used for Commercial decisions (marketing research, Credit limits vs sales vs DSO, stock availability, etc.) 
Deliver overheads optimisations initiatives in line with budget. 
Drive efficiency of promotional spend – ensure accuracy and timelines on the commercial finance reporting to CFO 
Support delivery of Audit plan (Internal and external) – ensure timely management review, input and action plans 
Ensure Internal audit plans are applied/ timelines in the contribution for external audit

Manufacturing Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Commercial Finance Manager