Vice President - Business Finance

About Shalina Healthcare:

Shalina Healthcare is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in sub-Saharan Africa. For the last 40 years we have made it our mission to provide quality medicines to those who need it the most. We manufacture and distribute branded prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical and consumer products, across a broad range of therapeutic groups, including anti-malarial, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and nutrition. We have a track record few can match and our brands are among the most trusted in Africa.

We are proud of our history and have big ambitions for the future. Our vision for 2030 is to be the health champion of Sub-Saharan Africa. To achieve this, we are looking for the right people to join us and create a lasting impact not just within our company but on the communities we serve.

Everyone in our company has a crucial role to play, and we are looking for people who identify with our Core Values and are as passionate about our Mission as we are.

The Global Supply Organisation is a multi-continental Function that comprises of the entire Value Chain from product conceptualization to delivery to the commercial front. Within the Global Supply Organization are included; Research & Development, Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain Management and Logistics.

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Role Purpose

The Supply Chain Finance Head is responsible for leading the financial strategy, planning, analysis, and decision support across the entire supply chain. This role ensures cost efficiency, working capital optimization, and value creation by partnering with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for supply chain operations.
• Analyze cost structures across procurement, manufacturing, and logistics to identify efficiency opportunities.
• Drive variance analysis and provide actionable insights to leadership.

Business Partnering

• Act as a strategic advisor to Supply Chain leadership, providing financial guidance for manufacturing capex decision-making.
• Partner with procurement to optimize vendor negotiations and working capital.
• Support manufacturing operations with cost reduction initiatives and Capex/Opex evaluation.
• Collaborate with logistics to optimize freight, warehousing, and distribution costs.

Performance Management

• Define and monitor supply chain KPIs (cost per unit, inventory turnover, working capital, service levels).
• Implement financial governance and ensure compliance with corporate policies.
• Lead initiatives to improve return on investment (ROI) for supply chain projects.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify financial and operational risks within supply chain processes.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOX (if applicable), and regulatory standards.
• Drive initiatives for sustainable supply chain finance practices.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals across global/regional supply chain functions.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with operations, procurement, and commercial teams.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant.
• 15–18 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3-5 years in supply chain finance leadership.
• Strong understanding of supply chain operations (procurement, manufacturing, logistics, distribution).
• Proven track record of cost optimization, working capital improvement, and business partnering.
• Experience in multinational / FMCG / manufacturing / pharma industries preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Strategic thinking with operational execution capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Expertise in SAP, BI tools, and advanced Excel.
• Leadership, team management, and talent development abilities.