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

1. Managing complexity across multiple countries with different regulations (Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, French West Africa). 
2. Ensuring cost efficiency and control at the Morocco manufacturing site. 
3. Aligning cross-functional teams (Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial) on forecasts and inventory planning. 
4. Maintaining audit readiness and compliance across diverse entities. 
5. 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