About Hillebrand Gori Group a company of DHL Global Forwarding
At Hillebrand Gori, we specialize in managing the logistics of wine, beer and spirits. We carefully handle alcoholic drinks in any quantity, from a single bottle to bulk, along any route, across all modalities. Our reputation as the go-to beverage logistics provider is built on our understanding of what these sensitive products need, in order to move and arrive in perfect condition.
We also transport the raw materials and packaging needed for crafting drinks, to help streamline our customers supply chains.Simply put, we take the stress out of transporting beverages - with the utmost care and in the shortest transit time possible. Thats why over 25, 000 companies in the beverage industry, big and small, rely on us.
Introduction
Do you like to take care for the heart of a company, its people? Are you equipped to act in a fast-paced logistics environment and at the same time have fun in dealing with pressing topics on an operational level? Do you like working in an international organization, the worlds leading beverage logistics provider?
Then have a look at our exciting opportunity below:
Job Purpose
Contribute to design and lead implementation of Finance strategy in the area to maintain short and long-term financial health, and partner, advise and challenge the management team in line with country business strategy, financial policies, legal framework and accounting standards.
Differentiator
Lead the Finance function for Hillebrand Gori atSub-Saharan Africa area.
Establish and implement strategies that have long-term (5+ years) impact on business results in alignment with global objectives and directly impacting the organizations business strategy.
Key Tasks
- Contribute to the definition of the Finance strategy inSub-Saharan Africaarea including all financial management services, planning, analysis, reporting and budgets considering country business strategy, financial policies, legal framework and accounting standards
- Lead, plan, organize and deliver Finance initiatives, services and processes to achieve financial transparency, maintain short and long-term financial health, and advise the management team
- Ensure comprehensive, transparent and timely financial reporting at all times
- Ensure adherence to Group Compliance framework including financial control procedures
- Act as Business Partner
- Proactively engage with functional counterparts to ensure budget delivery (profit, working capital, cash flow, net debt).
- Drive continuous improvement for Finance processes & tools
Stakeholders
- Negotiate critical agreements/contracts with other departments and 3rd parties
- Develop strong, trusting relationships with senior business leaders across the company and partner organizations
- Influence others across the company and externally as an internally and externally recognized thought leader representing the Company
- Champion cooperation and partnership to provide integrated solutions to problems
Management Responsibility
- Lead multiple teams of executives, directors/senior managers, and managers
- Ensure appropriate talent selection, organization and leadership for major areas of the organization
Knowledge, skills required
- Bachelor or Master Degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or equivalent qualification.
- Approximately 8-12 years experience in Controlling / Finance Management roles.
- Experience working within international organization / group.
- Experience with managing a team.
- A solid base of technical finance and accounting skills combined with finance business partnering competencies.
- Professional command of English language
Interested in this exciting opportunity? Please apply online
