Finance Manager (FMCG)

Our Client in the food, hospitality, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry is looking to hire a Finance Manager. The Finance Manager will be responsible for the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of all financial reporting; the management of cash flow, budgets and controls; statutory compliance with ZRA and all relevant Zambian financial regulations; and the provision of clear, actionable financial intelligence to the CEO to support sound business decisions. Please note that for this role, technical competence and leadership presence is essential as the right person will not just manage numbers, they will actively shape how this business performs at every level. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Analysi s Prepare monthly management accounts — Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement — by the 10th of each month. Prepare weekly and monthly branch-wise Profit and loss statements for presentation to Senior Management Produce a monthly Budget vs. Actual Analysis Report for the CEO, with clear variance commentary on any line exceeding 10%. Maintain the General Ledger in QuickBooks — accurate, current and audit-ready at all times. Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and Zambian financial regulations. Provide the CEO with clear, concise financial intelligence to support strategic and operational decisions. Budgeting & Financial Planning Lead the annual budgeting process — consolidating departmental budgets into an organisational budget for CEO approval. Review and approve weekly departmental budget plans submitted by branch and department managers. Maintain a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast, updated weekly and presented to the CEO. Ensure the company maintains a minimum cash reserve equivalent to two weeks of operating costs at all times. Flag any projected cash shortfall to the CEO at least four weeks in advance. Cash Management & Controls Oversee daily cash management across all branches — ensuring all cash is banked intact and reconciled daily. Review and approve all payment requisitions against budget allocations before disbursement. Manage the weekly payment run — cash purchases every Wednesday, account suppliers every Friday. Ensure petty cash across all five locations is properly managed, reconciled and replenished in line with policy. Review all bank charges monthly and ensure accurate recording in QuickBooks. Perform or supervise monthly bank reconciliations — completed and signed off by the 10th of the following month. Procurement & Inventory Financial Oversight Review and approve all procurement requisitions against budget — ensuring no purchase proceeds without financial authorisation. Oversee the financial reconciliation between GAAP Unity (stock and procurement system) and QuickBooks monthly. Monitor food cost percentages by branch against budget — flagging and investigating variances. Review stock adjustment entries in GAAP Unity before…