Regional Finance Manager at Dangote

Job Purpose

• To lead financial planning, control, reporting, and risk management across the region, ensuring strong financial performance, compliance, and alignment with corporate strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
• Develop and manage regional budgets, forecasts, and financial models
• Track performance vs. budget and provide variance analysis
• Support strategic decision-making through insights and recommendations.

Financial Reporting:

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with IFRS and company policies
• Consolidate financials across plants or subsidiaries in the region.

Cost Control & Efficiency:

• Monitor production and operating costs in cement plants
• Drive cost optimization initiatives
• Analyze cost drivers (energy, logistics, raw materials).

Compliance & Internal Controls:

• Ensure compliance with tax laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
• Strengthen internal controls and audit processes
• Manage relationships with auditors (internal & external).

Cash Flow & Treasury Oversight:

• Monitor working capital (inventory, receivables, payables)
• Ensure liquidity management across the region
• Support treasury in funding and capital allocation.

Business Partnering:

• Partner with plant managers, operations, and commercial teams
• Provide financial insights to support pricing, sales, and investment decisions
• Act as a strategic advisor to regional leadership.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and develop regional finance teams
• Set performance targets and ensure capability building
• Drive a culture of accountability and high performance.

KPIs / Performance Metrics

• Budget vs actual performance
• Cost reduction targets
• Cash flow and working capital efficiency
• Audit and compliance scores
• Profitability of regional operations.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• Professional certification required:  ACA / ACCA / CIMA.

Experience:

• Typically 10+ years of finance experience

Experience in: 

• Manufacturing (preferably cement or heavy industry)
• Multi-plant or regional operations
• Prior experience in a senior finance or managerial role.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong financial modelling & analytical skills
• Deep knowledge of cost accounting in manufacturing
• Leadership & team management
• Business acumen and strategic thinking
• Strong communication & stakeholder engagement
• High integrity and attention to detail.

Reporting Line:

• Usually reports to: Regional CFO, Pan Africa
• Works closely with: Plant Heads of Finance, Country CFOs, Corporate Finance Team.