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Lagos-Based Manufacturing Finance Controller

Beiersdorf  · Manufacturing / Production / FMCG

Full Time Lagos
Lagos
Deadline: 11 September 2026
Posted June 13, 2026

About the job

Your responsibilities will involve performing a range of duties, including but not limited to managing projects, coordinating team efforts, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, and maintaining accurate documentation. You will be expected to demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, exceptional communication skills, and the capacity to work efficiently under tight deadlines. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives, conduct thorough research, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making processes. Proficiency in relevant software tools and a keen attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Charged with overseeing all aspects of PC Commercial, Finance, and Tax-related matters, the incumbent ensures comprehensive management and strategic alignment across these critical domains.

On-ground tracking and spend management are essential to maintain costs within the allocated annual PC budget. Collaboration with the PC Director ensures that cost development is managed annually to foster positive growth for the PC ICP.

To ensure proper oversight, the role involves maintaining the appropriate level of controls across the site in alignment with capital and revenue budgets, asset management, and cash expenditures. This includes developing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to standardize processes. Additionally, the position is responsible for accurately recording costs to support informed decision-making.

Oversee the management of fixed assets within the manufacturing facility, encompassing processes related to capitalization and disposal, to maintain accurate records and regulatory compliance.

Ensure compliance with corporate guidelines by preparing accurate accounting records and financial reports, while maintaining adherence to legal and statutory requirements to satisfy all local, corporate, and headquarters obligations.

Implementing and maintaining robust internal controls to safeguard factory operations is essential.

Efficiently finalizing the monthly close process and ensuring a secure transmission of data to the Regional office are essential responsibilities. This includes preparing and submitting required reports such as CIS, investment reporting, risk reporting, and SOI, following thorough alignment with local management to guarantee accuracy and compliance with established standards.

Skilled in collaborating closely with accounting teams to ensure robust financial integrity and full transparency across key financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and asset records.

We liaise with multiple auditors and ensure timely implementation of their recommendations.

Facilitate the annual business planning process by computing and presenting “intercompany prices.”

Oversee the quarterly forecasting process to ensure accurate and timely financial projections.

Reporting to management on cost variances identified within the factory and developing strategies to minimize these discrepancies are key responsibilities of this role. Through thorough analysis of production costs, the incumbent will identify deviations from budgeted figures and propose actionable solutions to enhance operational efficiency and cost control.

Responsibilities include overseeing the monitoring and documentation of factory cost reduction initiatives. Additionally, the role involves spearheading cost-saving projects specifically on GE production lines to facilitate the advancement of ICP initiatives.

Your Profile

A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related discipline is required.

Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis, cost accounting, and inventory management is essential.

Requires extensive expertise in SAP, with a particular emphasis on modules pertinent to financial operations and materials management.

A proven aptitude for data analysis, with a demonstrated capacity to dissect intricate datasets and deliver practical, data-driven recommendations.

Strong interpersonal and collaborative abilities are essential to effectively engage with and contribute to cross-functional teams.

Requires a strong command of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling software.

Proficient in procurement methodologies, material planning techniques, and cost control strategies, with a comprehensive understanding of related processes.

Qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

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