Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Africa Finance Business Partner - Product Supply

Job Purpose:

• Act as a co-pilot - Principal Finance support and business partner for Africa PS Lead
• Steer financial processes and analytics for Row Crop Seeds across AFR manufacturing sites
• Provide economics and financial analytics to support operational team & management in their decisions
• Act as a coach for the AFR PS finance team – manage AFR PS finance communi

Responsibilities or duties

• Drive regional consolidation of KPI’s for Africa
• Deliver financial data driven analysis & simulations monthly, forecasts, budgets and SBP
• Provide cost analysis & explanations to support key business decisions (CAPEX, Crop plan)
• Develop analytical tools used to provide visibility of product supply performance indicators
• Share recommendations to seize opportunities or overcome challenges
• Interact and support key business decisions
• Ensure costing activities are performed in accordance with Group policies Support controllership & drive interactions with both external & internal auditors to ensure full compliance of the sites activities
• In collaboration with the EMEA PS Finance lead and EMEA RC PS Finance BP:
• Develop & steer a community of skilled site controllers and grower accountants
• Discuss, prepare & execute succession planning and individual development plans
• Maintain a working environment that reflects company values (empowerment, collaboration with accountability, inclusion, focus on customer, act learn fast and evolve)
• Ensure efficient work & networking with teams across geography and functions
• Lead continuous improvements Ensure all operations are consistently performed across sites
• Identify & mitigate weaknesses in internal processes
• Drive a culture of compliance within sites where Site Controllers operate
• Maintain training materials to ensure proper on boarding of newcomers
• Leverage & share best practices and knowledge across team

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Bachelor degree in finance, controlling or accounting
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in finance in the manufacturing or agriculture sectors
• This role involves managing a multi-country scope and previous experience in such roles is critical
• Successful track record on coaching / leading multicultural teams
• Knowledge of financial system (SAP) and expert usage of MS Excel
• Experience in Costing & Manufacturing environment (Agriculture experience is appreciated) / Knowledge of product supply processes
• Ability to navigate trough matrix organization and connect in a broad cross functional / multicultural network
• Strong storytelling capabilities with the ability to connect business dynamics and financials
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluent in English

Experience needed

A minimum of 10 years' experience in finance in the manufacturing or agriculture sectors. This role involves managing a multi-country scope and previous experience in such roles is critical. Successful track record on coaching / leading multicultural teams. Experience in Costing & Manufacturing environment (Agriculture experience is appreciated) / Knowledge of product supply processes.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Bayer East Africa Ltd. Outering/ Thika Road Ruaraka P.O. Box 30321 – 00100 GPO – Nairobi, Kenya ssa.recruitment@bayer.com Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status and pregnancy. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

• Drive regional consolidation of KPI’s for Africa
• Deliver financial data driven analysis & simulations monthly, forecasts, budgets and SBP
• Provide cost analysis & explanations to support key business decisions (CAPEX, Crop plan)
• Develop analytical tools used to provide visibility of product supply performance indicators
• Share recommendations to seize opportunities or overcome challenges
• Interact and support key business decisions
• Ensure costing activities are performed in accordance with Group policies Support controllership & drive interactions with both external & internal auditors to ensure full compliance of the sites activities
• In collaboration with the EMEA PS Finance lead and EMEA RC PS Finance BP:
• Develop & steer a community of skilled site controllers and grower accountants
• Discuss, prepare & execute succession planning and individual development plans
• Maintain a working environment that reflects company values (empowerment, collaboration with accountability, inclusion, focus on customer, act learn fast and evolve)
• Ensure efficient work & networking with teams across geography and functions
• Lead continuous improvements Ensure all operations are consistently performed across sites
• Identify & mitigate weaknesses in internal processes
• Drive a culture of compliance within sites where Site Controllers operate
• Maintain training materials to ensure proper on boarding of newcomers
• Leverage & share best practices and knowledge across team

• Knowledge of financial system (SAP) and expert usage of MS Excel
• Ability to navigate trough matrix organization and connect in a broad cross functional / multicultural network
• Strong storytelling capabilities with the ability to connect business dynamics and financials
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluent in English

• Bachelor degree in finance, controlling or accounting
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in finance in the manufacturing or agriculture sectors
• This role involves managing a multi-country scope and previous experience in such roles is critical
• Successful track record on coaching / leading multicultural teams
• Experience in Costing & Manufacturing environment (Agriculture experience is appreciated) / Knowledge of product supply processes