Director, Financial Planning

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic **Financial Planning Director** who can lead with insight, navigate complexity, and deliver performance excellence. This role is instrumental in shaping and executing our financial planning processes across the Africa Operating Unit (OU), ensuring not just financial accuracy but also strategic impact and storytelling that drives action.

**What**You’ll** Do for Us**:

- Lead the **planning, forecasting, and performance management processes** for the Africa Operating Unit, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and timely delivery of financial outputs.
- Utilize and manage financial planning systems, particularly **Hyperion**, to develop and maintain accurate forecasts, scenario planning, and P&L reviews.
- Act as a thought partner to Platform Services, Regional Leads, Franchise Leadership, and Commercial/RGM teams to deliver **insight-driven plans** and rolling estimates that influence key business decisions.
- Collaborate with the Insights Director to embed data-driven business assumptions into the planning cycle and support the preparation of compelling narratives and executive presentations.
- Translate financial results and forecasts into **clear, actionable insights and stories**, providing commentary that supports business performance management and risk mitigation.
- Facilitate business plan and rolling estimate review cycles, with a strong emphasis on scenario planning and proactive risk and opportunity (R&O) management.
- Engage and influence senior stakeholders across the system, ensuring cross-functional alignment and strategic coherence.
- Build and nurture collaborative relationships across regions, bottlers, and central functions, fostering **a culture of trust, partnership, and joint problem-solving**.
- Maintain composure and performance delivery under pressure while promoting a **positive, high-performance culture** within the team and broader finance community.
- Support the creation and communication of the 3-year Strategic Business Plan and annual budgeting cycles, coordinating end-to-end processes and performance monitoring.

**Qualifications & Requirements**:

- Minimum of **10 years’** experience in **financial planning, commercial finance**, or a related strategic finance role.
- Demonstrated leadership in high-stakes environments with proven ability to **build strong cross-functional relationships** and influence without authority.
- Proficiency in **Hyperion and other financial planning tools**, with a hands-on approach to scenario modeling and variance analysis.
- Strong **storytelling and communication skills**, capable of turning complex data into compelling business narratives.
- Proven ability to **manage ambiguity and pressure**, deliver under tight timelines, and juggle multiple priorities with calm focus.
- Deep understanding of system economics, bottler business models, and regional market dynamics in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
- A people-first leader who promotes a **strong, inclusive culture**, uplifts capabilities, and drives engagement across diverse teams.

**What We Offer**:
Join a purpose-driven Africa Finance team where **teams are the new heroes** and our leaders are inclusive orchestrators. As we craft **Loved Brands, Sustainably, for a Better Shared Future**, you will:

- Leverage our **boundaryless network**
- Live our **culture code** with intention
- Build future-ready **capabilities**
- Become part of an adaptable, agile organization

**Skills**

Financial Forecasting; Financial Analysis; Finance; Financial Planning; Forecasting; Data Driven

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:30
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