Deputy Manager- Finance & Growth

• Architect and manage comprehensive financial plans, including annual budgets, forecasts, and rolling projections to drive business growth. • Drive financial performance analysis, identifying areas of variance and developing corrective strategies to optimize results. • Inform and shape pricing strategies, leveraging market trends, competitor insights, and product performance data to maximize profitability. • Spearhead cost optimization initiatives, ensuring effective trade spend management and negotiating favorable terms with distributors. • Lead evaluations of new product launches, promotions, and expansion opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to senior management. • Analyze and optimize distributor margins, channel profitability, and coverage efficiency to ensure aligned business objectives. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement credit policies, trade terms, and sales targets that balance risk and revenue growth. • Ensure adherence to company policies, IFRS, and local accounting standards, maintaining a robust control environment. • Facilitate seamless audit processes, coordinating with internal and external audit teams to guarantee compliance and transparency. • Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior management, enabling informed decision-making and driving business success.