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Finance & Strategy Director

AT Diageo
Diageo

Finance & Strategy Director

Kampala, Uganda

As Finance Director, you will be a key business partner to the business management teams, Group functions and Diageo Africa contributing to the development and achievement of the business goals.

In addition, you will lead the finance team in their Business Partnering agenda and embedding Business Performance Management fully in the Business Unit and be accountable for ensuring the highest standards of compliance and governance in the Business.

The Company operates a distributor finance scheme (DFS) plus other credit facilities and you will be key in managing and containing the significant risks to the business.

This role is critical to the overall Diageo Uganda short, medium and long-term strategy and as the function lead, you will be expected to provide leadership and coaching to the Diageo Uganda Finance teams with robust talent development interventions.

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You will be responsible for :-
  • Development & enablement of Business Strategy and finance functional strategies in partnership with MD and Exec respectively.
  • Maximize value creation and efficiency of sales, marketing & supply programmes through effective decision support to the business.
  • Ensure effective & efficient system infrastructure working with BIS.
  • Ensure effective ways of working to maximize value through the supply chain.
  • Build effective relationships with customers/distributors to enhance the RTM in partnership with demand and supply teams.
  • Development & enablement of finance functional strategies in partnership with GCD and CLT. Development & enablement of business performance management & decision support.
  • Embed all financial and audit controls are in place and lead the development & implementation of Governance for Diageo Uganda.
  • Implement talent development strategies to build a healthy talent pipeline within the function.


To be successful in this role, you will need :-

Qualifications
  • 1st Degree in a business-related field.
  • Qualified and Certified Accountant (CA)
  • MBA degree


Experience

Extensive business experience gained at a senior level in a multinational corporate environment, with proven capabilities in some of the following areas:

FMCG industry and related business issues such as brand management or brand financial management, production, logistics, risk management techniques, strategy development and execution, business consulting, information systems.

Experience in multicultural / multilingual environments

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a better world. We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.

Join us, and you'll be part of an organization that embraces diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of - and help build - an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. And you'll help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business: with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate.

About Us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands.

Join us and you'll collaborate, explore, and innovate. Challenge and be challenged. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll build brands consumers love.

We value each other and celebrate different perspectives. In our inclusive culture, you'll have the backing you need to test new ideas and learn from them. Harness your passion and desire to grow as you make your mark. Let's unlock a brighter, more exciting future together.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. To achieve this, we need the world's very best people. We're looking for people with curiosity, creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

Client-provided location(s): Kampala, Uganda
Job ID: Diageo-JR1106029
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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