Responsibilities

• Act as a key finance partner for sustainability activities in African countries, ensure financial strategies are adapted to local realities and support the successful execution of customer programs and traceability efforts.
• Serve as the finance lead for all Sustainability P&L and Balance Sheet topics, drive automation and efficiency in sustainability finance.
• Proactively identify financial risks and mitigation strategies in the region to ensure traceability systems meet regulatory standards.
• Responsible for finance-related activities for the company’s foundation, including actuals, budgeting, forecasting, and customer project reporting. Ensure pricing and ratios reflect local market dynamics and sustainability goals.
• Collaborate with local finance and operations teams in Africa to ensure accurate costing and reporting of sustainability activities.
• Use insights of the region to identify and mitigate risks related to customer claims and program delivery.
• Lead the transformation of accounting and reporting systems by leveraging SAP EDP knowledge in the countries, ensuring compatibility with existing setups and capturing specific activities accurately.
• Act as the main point of contact for the Center of Excellence (COE) at headquarters on sustainability accounting topics, ensuring regional-specific accounting practices are reflected in global standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in finance with a strong focus on business partnering and Financial Planning & Analysis.
• At least 8 years of experience working with branches in Africa on sustainability accounting topics.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing local financial processes in a branch, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Strong cross-cultural competence and effective communication with international stakeholders in the region south of the Equator, global partners, and local teams.
• Proven track record in working with regulatory frameworks such as EUDR and understanding their implications for traceability and compliance.
• Extensive experience and deep knowledge of SAP EDP systems.
• Thorough understanding of sustainability practices and product dynamics.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Business fluency in French is a must.
• Strategic thinking and ability to influence decision-making across global and local teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.