Regional Finance Manager Angola & Botswana

Heineken; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major international brewer is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee financial operations in multiple markets, ensure accurate reporting, and lead budgeting processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial reporting skills, 7+ years of experience, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This position also requires excellent leadership and communication skills to advise Country Managers and foster team development. Proficiency in Portuguese is a plus. Join us in breaching and building iconic brands across global markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in a financial management or senior accounting role.
• Proven ability to interpret financial data and translate it into strategic insights.
• Strong command of financial reporting, controls, and compliance in multi-entity environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations across markets, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial statements.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and RoY outlook processes for markets.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies and regulations.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Job description

We Go Places! How about you?
Location: Gaborone
Function: Finance
Type of Contract: Permanent

Financial Management and Reporting

• Oversee end-to-end financial operations across both Botswana and Angola, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and consistency in financial statements.
• Consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for both markets, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
• Ensure timely period-end closures, reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis (YTD, ITM).
• Monitor cash flow positions in both markets to ensure adequate liquidity and working capital optimization.

Financial Planning and Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and RoY outlook processes for both markets.
• Collaborate with business leads to validate assumptions, assess run rates, and model scenarios.
• Conduct comparative analyses to explain deviations between actuals, forecasts, and prior submissions.
• Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations to drive profitability and cost efficiency.

Compliance and Financial Controls

• Ensure adherence to Group financial policies, IFRS/local accounting standards, and tax regulations in both countries.
• Maintain a strong control environment and perform regular reviews to identify risks or control gaps.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors to support audit readiness and resolve findings promptly.

Business Partnering and Decision Support

• Act as a financial advisor to Country Managers and functional leaders in Botswana and Angola.
• Support strategic decision-making with financial modelling, investment analysis, and performance insights.
• Present business performance results and trends clearly and concisely to key stakeholders.

Analytical Insights and Continuous Improvement

• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across both markets to optimize performance.
• Lead initiatives that improve financial processes, systems, and data accuracy.
• Provide strategic input into pricing, margin management, and cost efficiency programs.

People Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop finance teams (where applicable) in both markets.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and professional growth across teams.
• Set clear performance objectives and ensure timely feedback and development conversations.
• Promote cross-market learning and harmonization of best practices.

Skills, Competencies, Education & Experience:

• Technical Expertise: Strong command of financial reporting, controls, and compliance in multi-entity environments.
• Analytical Thinking: Proven ability to interpret financial data and translate it into strategic insights.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of market dynamics, commercial levers, and cost structures.
• Leadership: Ability to lead and inspire teams across different geographies and cultures.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and presentation skills; ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent time management and prioritization across markets.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in a financial management or senior accounting role.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong track record in financial reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience within Sales and Distribution/Logistics within FMCG would be advantageous
• Portuguese proficiency will be an advantage

At Heineken Beverages Botswana, we brew great beers and we build great brands. We are committed to surprising and exciting our consumers and employees everywhere. We have a proud history and heritage in brewing and in our communities. With operations in over 70 markets globally, we are the world's most international brewer.

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