Vice President – Business Finance (PSS07868)

About the Company

One of the largest pharmaceutical organizations in sub-Saharan Africa, the company has built a 40-year legacy of providing quality medicines across diverse therapeutic areas including anti-malarial, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, and nutrition. With trusted brands and a strong manufacturing and distribution network, it is committed to becoming the health champion of Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030 through innovation, operational excellence, and a deep sense of purpose.

Position Overview

The Vice President – Business Finance leads the financial strategy, planning, analysis, and decision support for the Global Supply Organization. Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer & Chief Financial Officer, this role drives cost efficiency, working capital optimization, and value creation across procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and commercial functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for global supply chain operations.
• Analyze cost structures across procurement, manufacturing, and logistics to identify efficiency opportunities.
• Drive variance analysis and deliver actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Act as a strategic advisor to supply chain leadership on manufacturing and Capex decision-making.
• Partner with procurement to optimize vendor negotiations and working capital.
• Support manufacturing operations with cost reduction initiatives and Capex/Opex evaluation.
• Collaborate with logistics to optimize freight, warehousing, and distribution costs.
• Define and monitor supply chain KPIs such as cost per unit, inventory turnover, working capital, and service levels.
• Implement financial governance and ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory standards.
• Lead initiatives to improve ROI for supply chain projects and drive sustainable finance practices.
• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals across global and regional supply chain functions.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Chartered Accountant.
• Experience: 15–18 years of progressive finance experience, including 3–5 years in supply chain finance leadership.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams across global or regional operations; strong stakeholder influence with operations, procurement, and commercial leaders.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in SAP, BI tools, and advanced Excel; deep understanding of supply chain operations including procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution.
• Soft Skills: Strategic thinker with strong analytical capability, stakeholder management, influencing skills, and a focus on operational execution.

Why Consider this Opportunity?

• Lead the financial strategy for a multi-continental supply chain organization with end-to-end value chain ownership.
• Drive measurable impact on cost efficiency, working capital, and return on investment across global operations.
• Collaborate directly with the Chief Technical Officer & Chief Financial Officer on strategic business decisions.
• Shape the financial governance and performance management framework for a high-growth, purpose-driven enterprise.
• Join a leadership team committed to transforming healthcare access and outcomes across Sub-Saharan Africa.

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