• A. Management and Cost Reporting & Performance Management • Lead preparation and consolidation of monthly management accounts across all business units Feed, Breeders, Hatchery, Processing, and Commercial. • Analyze profitability by product line, business unit, and customer segment, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities. • Prepare and present monthly, weekly performance dashboards and commentary for EXCO and Board review. • Drive continuous improvement in management reporting, including automation via Power BI and Business Central. • B. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning • Coordinate the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with business strategy and operational capacity. • Develop rolling forecasts and scenario analyses to support strategic planning. • Validate departmental budget submissions and challenge assumptions where necessary. • Prepare variance reports (actual vs. budget / forecast) with analysis on financial impact and corrective recommendations. • Support long-term financial planning and capital investment modelling • C. Costing & Margin Analysis • Oversee maintenance of standard cost models for all key products (feed, DOCs, live birds, frozen chicken, by-products). • Review and report on material, labour, and overhead variances; investigate root causes and recommend corrective actions. • Partner with Operations, Procurement, and Production teams to validate conversion costs and drive efficiency improvements. • Support product pricing, cost recovery, and contribution margin analysis for strategic decision-making. • D. Financial Controls & Governance • Ensure compliance with the Finance Manual, IFRS, and internal control framework. • Review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations prepared by junior accountants. • Lead periodic balance sheet reviews, focusing on inventory valuation, intercompany balances, and provisions. • Support internal and external audit processes with required schedules and reconciliations. • Mentor team members in control discipline and data integrity. • E. Systems & Process Improvement • Act as finance lead for automation projects (ERP upgrades, Business Central enhancements, Power BI dashboards). • Standardise financial templates and automate repetitive reporting processes. • Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for management accounting processes. • Support system integration between SFA and Business Central for real-time reporting • F. Leadership & Collaboration • Supervise and coach junior management accountants and analysts. • Build strong working relationships with Operations, Commercial, and Procurement teams to align financial and operational performance. • Lead cross-functional financial reviews, promoting accountability for results and cost control. • Represent the Finance Department in EXCO-prep meetings when delegated by the CFO.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce. • Professional qualification: CPA, ACCA, or equivalent (fully qualified preferred). • Skills and Experience: • Minimum 6–8 years’ progressive experience in management accounting, preferably within manufacturing, agribusiness, or FMCG sectors. • Proven experience in cost accounting, performance management, and ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central / Dynamics NAV preferred). • Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and data analytics tools. • Strong understanding of IFRS, costing principles, and financial planning. • Strategic and analytical thinker with attention to detail. • Strong leadership and mentoring ability. • Excellent communication and presentation skills. • High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism. • Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights. • Competencies: • The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following BPIL High Performance Behaviours: • Common purpose • Open communication • Setting and Achieving Targets • Sense of Urgency & Agility • Accountability • Collaborate Effectively • Result-Driven Mindset • Trust & Mutual Respect • Customer Focused • Innovation & Continuous Learning • Sense of Belonging

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