Location: Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya (On-site)

Company Description:

Beiersdorf is a personal care product manufacturing company with over 140 years of experience in caring for healthy, beautiful skin. With global core brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, and Hansaplast, Beiersdorf is a worldwide leader in skincare. The company has more than 20,000 employees in over 170 affiliates worldwide, and its passion and entrepreneurial spirit have made it a global leader in skincare. Beiersdorf CARE BEYOND SKIN, and is committed to expanding its positive impact to the environment, society, and consumers.

Job Description:

Beiersdorf is seeking a Finance and IT Director – CEWA to join its team in Nairobi, Kenya. This is a full-time director position. The successful candidate will have experience in balance sheet review, business strategy, cost engineering, and cost management. The Finance and IT Director – CEWA will be responsible for managing and overseeing the finance and IT functions in the Central, East and West Africa (CEWA) region.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the finance and IT functions in the CEWA region.
• Develop and implement business strategies to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the CEWA region.
• Review and analyze balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Manage the cost engineering and cost management functions in the CEWA region.
• Implement IT systems and infrastructure to support business operations in the CEWA region.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Experience in balance sheet review, business strategy, cost engineering, and cost management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

At Beiersdorf, we strive to make everyone feel comfortable in their own skin. Our culture is collaborative, and we work as a team to deliver our goals. We offer plenty of opportunities for individuals to make their mark and grow their careers both nationally and internationally. Our commitment to environmental sustainability, work-life balance, social impact, diversity, equity, and inclusion are the core values that shape our corporate culture and make us a great place to work.

If you enjoy working for beloved brands trusted by millions of people throughout the world while developing yourself further, and would like to help shape the future of products like NIVEA and Eucerin while caring beyond to create an impact on our consumers, our society, and the planet, then explore the exciting career paths offered by Beiersdorf and discover the many interesting opportunities for advancement and challenging responsibilities we provide all over the world. Whether you’re a career starter or a seasoned professional, or whether your background is in sciences or business, our open, integrative, and purposeful corporate culture fosters excellence and will give you the freedom you need to let your entrepreneurial spirit unfold and to live out your enthusiasm for brands, people, and innovative technologies and markets.

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To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to [insert email address or website link to apply].