Financial Controller (Pharma Industry Experience Mandatory)

With a commitment to innovation, accessibility, and partnership, FHC Medica is set to establish 11 pharmaceutical manufacturing plants in various African countries. These strategic ventures are poised to not only meet the region's healthcare demands but also contribute significantly to economic growth.

Currently we are looking for a Financial Controller for its Benin (West Africa) Manufacturing Unit Experience :

• 10-15 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Experience in pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Experience working in Africa or emerging markets will be an advantage.

Qualifications :

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost & Management Accountant (CMA/ICWA) Mandatory.
• Bachelors degree in commerce, Finance, Accounting, or related field.

Skills

• Strategic financial planning
• Cost accounting and manufacturing finance
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Treasury and cash flow management
• Taxation and regulatory compliance
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)
• Leadership and stakeholder management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's business objectives.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term business planning for Benin plant.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee accounting operations, treasury management, cash flow planning, and working capital optimization.
• Monitor financial performance and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards.
• Establish robust cost accounting systems and manufacturing cost controls.
• Analyse product costing, margins, operational efficiency, and profitability.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives across production, procurement, logistics, and administration.
• Monitor inventory valuation and manufacturing variances.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory requirements, and pharmaceutical industry regulations.
• Manage internal controls, audits, and corporate governance processes.
• Liaise with external auditors, banks, regulatory authorities, and stakeholders.
• Partner with manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, HR, and commercial teams to improve operational performance.
• Support ERP implementation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Lead and mentor the finance and accounts team.
• Develop a high-performance finance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Establish KPIs and monitor departmental performance

If you are interested, kindly share your resume to [email removed]