North Africa Finance Controller

Job Purpose

As the North Africa Finance Controller, you will play a key role in safeguarding financial integrity, supporting operational performance, and driving value creation across the region. You will:

* Oversee financial operations of the Morocco manufacturing plant (including OPEX, CAPEX, COGS, inventory).
* Act as a finance business partner for the supply chain and commercial teams.
* Contribute to the budgeting process for all North African affiliates.
* Champion internal control, policy adherence, and audit readiness across the region. This role reports directly to the Head of Finance and requires close collaboration with local Finance Manager, FP&A Manager based in Inda, Supply Chain team, Global Controlling, and external partners

Key Accountabilities

* Plant Controlling (Morocco Plant) :

Operational & Financial Performance

* Monitor monthly P&L and KPIs for the plant (i.e. local production, repacking volumes, OPEX, CAPEX, occupancy rate, etc.).
* Ensure financial accuracy, cut-off compliance, and integrity of manufacturing cost reports.
* Track actual vs. budget for plant OPEX and CAPEX

COGS & Transfer Pricing

* Maintain and update product standard costs in SAP in line with global methodologies.
* Populate COGS and inventory files based on DTM sales and inventory on hand.
* Ensure alignment of transfer prices with corporate guidelines and tax regulations.

Inventory Management

* Monitor inventory levels, slow-moving/obsolete stock, and aging; calculate DIO and top offenders.
* Evaluate inventory at risk and ensure mitigation plan are implemented by Commercial & Supply Chain teams.
* Collaborate with Supply Chain and Demand Planning to optimize stock health and replenishment logic.
* Involve in the monthly IB&P process, lead Integrated Reconciliation Review, challenge sales assumptions, align on key drivers vs budget or forecast, build Risks & Opps based on assumptions not included in the latest forecast provided by the sales and marketing teams
* Regional Financial Oversight

Budget & Forecast Process (Commercial Affiliates: Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, French West Africa)

* Involve in the annual budgeting process across all North African markets.
* Collect and challenge key assumptions from local leadership and ensure timely submissions.
* Ensure efficient cost allocation, consistency of product contribution analysis, and risk/opportunity consolidation.
* Prepare budget decks with the Head of Finance and GM, including bridges and commentary.

Accounting Oversight – Algeria Legal Entity

* Ensure IFRS and local GAAP compliance for the dormant Algerian legal entity.
* Coordinate with the external accounting firm for statutory filings, tax returns, and financial statements.
* Prepare annual appendices and support year-end closing activities.
* Internal Control & Compliance

Control Framework & Audit Readiness

* Strengthen the internal control environment: identify gaps, formalize local procedures, and monitor compliance.
* Coordinate and support Internal Audit reviews and follow-up action plans.
* Serve as Delegation of Authority (DOA) coordinator and manage segregation of duties mitigation plans
* Financial Management: Support the Head of Finance in management presentations and internal reviews.
* Contribute to onboarding and training of new finance or cross-functional team members.
* Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at process improvement and simplification.

Major Challenges

* Managing complexity across multiple countries with different regulations (Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, French West Africa).
* Ensuring cost efficiency and control at the Morocco manufacturing site.
* Aligning cross-functional teams (Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial) on forecasts and inventory planning.
* Maintaining audit readiness and compliance across diverse entities.
* Balancing strategic oversight and operational detail in a fast-evolving region.

Skills & Knowledge

* Master’s Degree in in Finance, Accounting, or related field
* At least 5 years in finance roles, preferably in a multinational or manufacturing environment.
* Experience in plant controlling, audit, internal control, or FP&A.
* Fluent in French and English (spoken and written).
* Advanced Excel and SAP (FI/CO/MM) user.
* Strong understanding of product costing, transfer pricing, and inventory accounting.
* Strong financial acumen and attention to detail.
* Strategic thinker with hands-on execution.
* Analytical, organized, and solutions oriented.
* Able to collaborate cross-functionally and influence non-finance stakeholders.
* Attention to detail