Strategic and Commercial Business Controller

Job Title: Strategic and Commercial Business Controller Location: Kigali Reports to: Finance Director Job Purpose The Strategic and Commercial Controller supports business performance by providing financial insight, commercial analysis, and strategic decision support. The role acts as a key business partner to the Management Team, helping to drive profitable growth, improve decision-making, improve efficiency and ensure financial discipline across strategic initiatives Key Responsibilities And Activities Business Partnering & Decision Support Partner with all MT members to support strategic and operational decision-making, identifying new growth or efficiency opportunities. Translate business strategies into financial implications and performance targets. Identify value creation opportunities and risks to revenue and margin delivery. Partner with RMG to deliver on margin delivery projects. Provide financial analysis and recommendation for strategic decisions/investments (Business case, scenarios…)Supervise performance tracking against Ro Fo and AP and ensure that monthly reports (prepared by HBS) are shared with Sales, Marketing, and support function Directors. Planning/Budgeting/Forecasting Lead Ro Fo, AP and SP processes. In collaboration with his/her team, consolidate Budgets from all departments for discussion with Management Team, in line with Heineken expectations/guidelines. Prepare financial models, scenarios, and sensitivity analyses. Explain variances, trends, and key business drivers to management. Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data and assumptions Business Performance Management Present performance to local MT and adhoc to AME Regional Management Facilitate target setting; monitor & challenge performance (STIs)Contributes to F&F and productivity improvement in close collaboration with F&F Lead Ensure quality of Internal control on his/her scope Leadership and Team Management Provide direction, coaching, and performance management to the Commercial and Strategic Analysts. Set priorities, monitor delivery, and ensure quality of outputs across the team. Develop team capability and support succession planning. Relieve Finance Director when out of office Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement PATTERN OF INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPSJob requires a very proficient scope of communication on a strategic level...