To oversee and manage the financial operations of a SubSahara region, ensuring compliance, performance, and strategic alignment with corporate objectives. Acts as a key business partner to regional leadership, driving financial discipline and supporting growth initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Regional Financial Oversight
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes across all entities for New Cars business and supported by different function MEA region controllers (parts and services, warranty, G&A, marketing & commercial expenses).
- Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Ensure alignment of regional financial goals with corporate strategy.
2. Business Partnering
- Collaborate with SubSahara business leaders to support decision-making and drive profitability.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations for operational improvements and strategic initiatives.
- Support Region commercial teams with pricing, investment analysis, and contract evaluations.
3. Reporting & Compliance
- Consolidate the information of different functions (vehicles, parts and services, warranty, G&A, marketing & commercial expenses) sharing timely in accordance with IFRS/local GAAP and internal policies.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors during audits and reviews.
4. Strategic Support
- Participate in M&A activities, market expansion, and restructuring projects.
- Support strategic planning and scenario modeling for regional growth.
- Represent finance in regional leadership meetings and cross-functional initiatives.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (MBA or CPA preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in financial management, preferably in a regional or multinational role.
- Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel.
- Fluent in English; additional regional languages are a plus.
Behavioral Skills
- Strong analytical skills with business acumen
- Adaptability to unstable and multicultural environments
- Communication skills in global contexts
- Influence and partnership with diverse stakeholders
- Proactivity and resilience
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with remote teams
Success Indicators (KPIs)
- Forecast accuracy by country/region
- Quality of financial analysis and insights generated
- Effective support for regional strategic decisions
- Meeting financial cycle deadlines
- Ability to anticipate risks and opportunities
- Standardization and improvement of FP&A processes in the region
