Jobs at Adexen Recruitment Agency

Job Introduction

• Adexen has been mandated by a leading pan-African Manufacturer and Distributor of world-class medicine and medical supplies to recruit a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager. 

Responsibilities

• The Financial Planning Analysis Manager is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and strategic planning with a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, including cost control, regulatory impact, and supply chain dynamics.
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• Lead the development of Annual Operating Plan/Budget, long range financial plans, and rolling forecasts in line with business objectives.
• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams to provide financial insights into plant operations, CAPEX projects, cost of sales, and gross margin optimization.
• Monitor and analyze operational and financial performance, providing variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast) with clear explanations and action-oriented recommendations.
• Develop complex financial models to support scenario planning, new product launches, plant efficiency initiatives, and strategic investments.
• Analyze pricing strategy, product profitability, and cost-to-serve for various product lines.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to provide regular performance feedback to business units.
• Provide financial advisory support to leadership on capital allocation, cost containment, and working capital optimization.
• Support inventory valuation processes and work closely with the production finance team to ensure standard cost accuracy and cost accounting integrity.
• Coach and develop junior analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance within the financial planning team.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the CFO

Desired Skills and Experience
Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
• Master’s degree or MBA in Finance is an added advantage
• Professional certification: ACA, ACCA, or CFA is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 12 - 15 years of progressive financial planning and analysis experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or FMCG is highly preferred
• Strong background in cost accounting and plant finance operations.

Managerial Experience:

• Strong leadership and people development skills
• Excellent communication and business partnering capabilities
• Strategic thinking and results-oriented approach
• High integrity, with commitment to corporate compliance
• Stakeholder management across multiple levels and departments.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and financial modeling tools
• Strong command of ERP systems (Oracle Experience will be an added advantage) and financial reporting software
• In depth knowledge of cost structures in Manufacturing (i.e. FMCG, Pharmaceutical)
• Understanding of industry regulations, GMP, and cost control mechanisms
• Strong analytical acumen and attention to detail.

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Job Introduction

• Adexen has been mandated by a leading pan-African Manufacturer and Distributor of world-class medicine and medical supplies to recruit a Senior Project Manager. 

Responsibilities

• The Senior Project Manager will lead the establishment of a company-wide Project Management Office (PMO) and oversee the delivery of strategic and operational projects.
• The role ensures strong governance, disciplined execution, and alignment with business objectives across initiatives such as plant construction, technology transfer, digital transformation, and product development.
• This position is critical to strengthening execution capability, reducing delivery risk, and supporting sustainable growth in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

PMO Leadership & Governance:

• Establish and lead an enterprise-wide PMO, defining project management frameworks, governance, portfolio prioritization, and performance standards.
• Embed a culture of disciplined execution, accountability, and budget control across the organization.

Portfolio & Program Oversight:

• Provide executive oversight of a diversified project portfolio, including capital projects, manufacturing and process improvements, R&D initiatives, and corporate transformation programs.
• Ensure effective planning, risk management, milestone delivery, and escalation.

Performance Management & Reporting:

• Implement robust project approval, stage-gate, and reporting processes.
• Develop executive dashboards integrating financial, operational, and strategic KPIs, in close collaboration with Finance and HR.

Team Leadership & Capability Building:

• Build and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary project management team.
• Develop internal project management capabilities through structured training, coaching, and professional certification programs.

Stakeholder & Executive Engagement:

• Act as the senior interface with internal leaders, external partners, regulators, and the Board.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment, compliance, and effective communication across all strategic initiatives.

Desired Skills and Experience
Education & Certification:

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA / MSc) desirable
• Professional project management certification preferred (PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, PgMP).

Experience:

• 15–20+ years of experience managing large-scale, cross-functional projects in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or manufacturing environments
• Proven track record leading PMO functions and delivering complex capital projects (greenfield and brownfield)
• Solid exposure to product development, technology transfer, and regulated (GMP) environments
• Strong expertise in project governance, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

Leadership & Managerial Competencies:

• Strong leadership and influencing capability across functions and senior stakeholders
• Deep understanding of end-to-end project lifecycles, from concept to commissioning and product launch
• High level of financial and analytical acumen, including ROI and CAPEX evaluation
• Excellent communication and board-level reporting skills
• Strategic mindset with a strong focus on execution, transformation, and continuous improvement.

Technical Competencies:

• Advanced mastery of project and portfolio management frameworks (PMBOK, PRINCE2, Stage-Gate)
• Proven capability to lead capital and plant construction projects in GMP-regulated environments
• Strong expertise in cost control, risk management, and project performance analytics
• Proficiency in project and reporting tools (MS Project, Power BI, Primavera)
• Solid understanding of GMP, HSE, and regulatory standards
• Demonstrated experience in digital transformation and process optimization initiatives.

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Job Introduction

• Adexen is mandated by a leading African conglomerate with a large-scale refining operation to recruit a highly experienced Senior Commercial Manager to maximize revenue across domestic and export markets.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Commercial Manager – Refinery Sales is responsible for driving sales performance, pricing discipline, and customer management for refined petroleum products.
• The role ensures effective market placement of refinery output, optimized cash flow, and strong alignment between refinery operations and market demand.
• Develop and execute sales strategies for refined petroleum products (PMS, AGO, ATK, LPG, etc.)
• Drive domestic and export sales to optimize refinery capacity utilization
• Monitor market trends, pricing benchmarks, and competitive dynamics
• Manage relationships with key customers, marketers, and distributors
• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, volumes, delivery, and credit terms
• Oversee execution of sales contracts and offtake agreements
• Coordinate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Finance teams
• Ensure compliance with commercial policies, governance standards, and regulations
• Lead and develop the refinery sales team.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline
• 12–15+ years of experience in downstream oil & gas, refining, or energy trading
• Proven experience in refinery product sales and commercial negotiations
• Strong understanding of domestic and export petroleum markets
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Results-driven mindset with high governance standards
• Leadership and team development capability.