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PPM Analyst job at Nile Breweries Ltd | Apply Now
Jinja, Uganda
Full Time
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About the Organisation
Nile Breweries Limited (NBL), established in 1951 by businessmen associated with the construction of the Owen Falls Dam, has grown into Uganda's leading beer manufacturer, boasting a 59% market share and an annual production capacity of 2.45 million hectolitres from its breweries in Jinja and Mbarara. The company's purpose is to "Dream Big to create a future with more Cheers," aiming to serve up new ways to meet life's moments and make a meaningful impact in communities and the world.
NBL has earned recognition for its commitment to sustainability, notably winning the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) Award in 2012 for excellence in environmental protection. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, offering employees opportunities for growth and development within the global AB InBev family. With a workforce of over 500 employees, NBL provides various job opportunities, which are regularly updated on their official website.
Innovation is central to NBL's business model, exemplified by the introduction of Eagle Lager in 2002, a sorghum-based beer crafted from local grains predominantly grown by smallholder Ugandan farmers. The company's core values emphasize quality, responsibility, and community engagement. NBL actively participates in corporate social responsibility initiatives, including supporting over 10,000 local farmers to grow and supply barley to its maltings plant and implementing sustainability goals aimed at holistic environmental and social impact. For more information, visit their official website at www.nilebreweries.com.
Job Title
PPM Analyst job at Nile Breweries Ltd
Nile Breweries Ltd
Job Description
The key purpose of this role is the full responsibility for planning, reporting and control cycle of Supply budgets (VIC, FIC, ZBB, CAPEX, People, Internal Control) on a monthly, quarterly and year end base for the plant.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Annual Plan / Budget
Adhere to all deadlines, milestones and submission requirements to the Zone Supply PPM team
Review all budget calculations for OPC’s/BOMs and own the end to end process
Lead the ZBB budget process for the plant and ensure all guidelines, templates and timelines are adhered to
Support on the completion of the CAPEX budget as required
Lead the headcount and paycost planning process for the plant
Ensure all champions initiatives are properly embedded in the budget while avoiding double counting
Prepare management review presentations for Zone, respecting guidelines, templates and timelines
Ensure final budget is properly uploaded in all relevant tools (COGNOS, ANAPLAN, SAP, TM1, SYSPRO)
Provide correct bottom up VIC standards and actuals for MACO reporting
Monthly Process (reporting/analysis/review/LE/KPI/SCFD)
Responsible for the preparation of a full year forecast outlook (LE) for the plant
Identify opportunities to continuously improve results
Identify risks, respective route causes and identify gap closing action plans
Consolidate and report LE on a monthly basis to the Zone Supply PPM team
Review of new PCE’s/BOMs on a monthly basis as and when required
Review of the plant P&L and validation that the results reported are accurate and there is no material misstatement
Review of headcount & pay cost reporting on a monthly basis
Leads the completion and presentation of the monthly plant T&M deck with the Plant Manager
Monitors coherence between Budget, CAPEX, Fixed Asset Management, Inventory reporting and ZBB Performance of the Plant
Responsible for monthly and year end closing activities in supply (esp.. validation of accruals)
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results in line with approved policies & procedures
Manage Relationship with Network of Capability Centre (NoCC) for outsourced activities
Tracks performance targets for the Maltings Operations to reach World Class Excellence Operational efficiency. (e.g. DBCM calculation, by product income tracking, malting loss etc)
Assess Operational efficiency Supply, identify initiatives and lead actions plan to optimize the Supply performance and to close the gaps towards 3YP, Budget, LE, Global Benchmarking.
Executes Management Reporting for the plant to enable best-in-class operational performance management
Review of fixed asset management
Ensure effective tax compliance
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results in line with approved policies & procedures
Drives a strong culture of financial governance and accountability.
Perform ICE audits, SARBOX compliance, attend quarterly stock counts, assist with external audits. Hard Close/Year end.
Ad Hoc
Define recommendations to support Senior Management decisions.
Manage projects as required; participate in ad hoc projects
Challenge and monitor capacity utilization and footprint strategy where applicable
Perform detailed analyses to determine cost opportunities at a plant level and participates actively in zone benchmarking activities.
Perform strategic studies to streamline the business.
Ensure the application of coherent definitions and reporting requirements.
Mediate on behalf of Supply PPM on performance (P&L) issues/ conflicts across functions.
SPOC for the Supply function towards Plant.
Maintain an effective financial control environment at the plant, this includes but is not limited to ensuring that the following activities take place:
Fixed asset verification
Inventory control effectiveness
Stock counts
Excise return reviews
Decant/Write off compliance
Facilitate audits
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Key Attributes and Competencies:
Working in a multi-cultural environment
High level of service mindset
Coordination skills
High sense for accuracy
Communicative, team oriented and open for change
Ability to work in a well-organized, accurate and reliable manner
Basic business sense
Excellent analytical and reporting skills & problem solver
Used to working with deadlines
Highly results focused
Leads by example, and lives the company’s values
Presentation skills
Able to work on own initiative and prioritize workload effectively
Computer skills (MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
Good knowledge of consolidation & reporting tools (Cognos, TM1, BI)
Knowledge of ERP Systems SAP R/3 Module FI/CO, SAP BW
Minimum Requirements:
Relevant 3-year university degree in i.e., accounting, business, economics, engineering or similar
MBA / CIMA / CA (SA) would be advantageous Experience:
3+ years of experience in finance in a manufacturing environment
Experience Product Costing
Knowledge of Financial Reporting
Knowledge of general accounting and consolidation practices
Project management, problem assessment and solving skills
Working in an ERP environment
Working in a process-oriented organization
Additional Information:
Band: VIII
How to Apply
ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY!
Interested candidates are advised that applications for this position must be submitted online. To apply please click the “Apply” button below.