Cluster Administration & Finance Manager

About the role

BIA Group sells, rents and provides after-sales services for equipment used in public works, mines, quarries and transport, operating in Europe, Africa and Asia. As Cluster Administration and Finance Manager you will organise, manage and supervise the Administration and Finance teams across the Cluster (Zambia and DRC), coaching and monitoring the Country Administration and Finance Managers. You report to the Head of Administration and Finance and liaise with headquarters.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure local entities' Administration and Finance teams comply with legal requirements, group rules and policies and operate efficiently.
• Support the implementation and standardisation of financial processes across all entities.
• Work with the Shared Service Center to ensure compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements on financial reporting.
• Support Business Control so that financial reports are accurate and can inform business decisions and trend analysis.
• Carry out regular financial reviews and support budget and forecast processes.
• Support business projects and offers from a finance perspective, including compliance checks, and help implement the Financing Department's strategy locally.
• Manage fiscal and legal matters for local entities, with the Head of Legal when needed, and supervise fiscal, financing and financial processes.
• Help local entities manage their non-HR insurance portfolio and IT and office management.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Business Administration or Finance and Accounting.
• Fluent in French and English.
• 5-10 years in finance, accounting and/or controlling in an international industrial organisation (a preference for Africa).
• 2-5 years in a Finance Manager position in Africa.
• Experience in the equipment distribution, mining or construction sectors, and willingness to expatriate if applicable.
• People management experience.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• SAP ERP is a definite plus
• Communication, analytical thinking, rigor, planning and organisation

What we offer

• A permanent contract.
• A competitive salary and a package of extra-legal benefits.
• An international, family-owned company with a training programme and career opportunities.