JOB DESCRIPTION
What You'll Do
Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Act as a strategic partner to Zipline’s Africa leadership team, advising on financial planning, investment decisions, and business growth initiatives.
- Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis to optimize financial resources and ensure the sustainability of Zipline’s Africa operations.
- Identify and implement cost-saving and efficiency strategies to improve profitability while maintaining operational excellence.
- Develop long-term financial models to assess different market strategies and guide expansion efforts.
Accounting & Compliance
- Partner with local accounting teams to improve financial reporting accuracy, streamline processes, and ensure timely financial close cycles.
- Work with Zipline’s US-based finance leadership to standardize financial practices across global operations.
- Participate in audit processes and liaise with regulatory bodies to ensure transparency and compliance.
- Coordinate with local and US-based Tax advisors to ensure Tax compliance across entities
Operational Finance & Business Partnering
- Serve as a financial thought leader for Zipline’s operations in Africa, helping local teams navigate financial complexities and drive sustainable growth.
- Partner with engineering, supply chain, logistics, and deployment teams to ensure cost-effective operations and strong unit economics.
- Work closely with government, donor and commercial partners to structure financially viable contracts and partnerships.
- Scaling & Profitability of Zipline’s Business
- Conduct strategic financial analysis to enhance the scalability and profitability of Zipline’s Platform 1 operations in Africa.
- Develop insights into market expansion opportunities, pricing strategies, and operational efficiencies to drive sustainable business growth.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the financial feasibility of launching new products and services in Africa.
- Develop roadmaps and strategies for Zipline to launch Platform 2 in Africa
What You'll Bring
- 8+ years of experience in finance, including 2+ years in a financial leadership role within a multinational or high-growth company.
- Knowledge of accounting principals and direct experience working with IFRS and local accounting regulations in African markets.
- Experience managing financial operations for an international company with African market exposure.
- Proven ability to partner with in-country finance and accounting teams while partnering with global finance leadership.
- Excellent financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic analysis skills.
- Experience working with operations-heavy businesses (e.g., supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing).
- Ability to influence executive stakeholders and work cross-functionally across finance, operations, and commercial teams.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to operate in fast-paced and evolving markets.
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
, East Gonja Municipal District, Savannah Region, Ghana, Savannah Region, Ghana
Job Overview
Location
, East Gonja Municipal District, Savannah Region, Ghana, Savannah Region, Ghana
