Head of Finance Grainpluse Ltd. (m/f/d)

Grainpulse Ltd., a subsidiary of K+S and based in Kampala (Uganda), is looking for a Head of Finance (m/f/d) as of 2024. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing the company’s financial matters and, perspectively, managing the financial matters of the K+S subsidiaries in Eastern Africa
• Being in regular contact and communication with the German headquarters, all relevant K+S stakeholders and K+S subsidiaries
• Leading financial planning and analysis (FP&A) including forecasting, budgeting and cash flow management
• Managing a finance department and all related processes
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Advising on projects and strategic partnerships
• Developing strategies to increase return rates and profitability
• Overseeing and reviewing accounting tasks, including payroll, taxes and compliance
• Managing all relevant external stakeholder relationships such as banks, auditors and local authorities 

Through a sustainable perspective, our unique team spirit and meaningful tasks, we offer you the opportunity for personal and professional development.

The ideal candidate will have the following profile:

• Enthusiasm for African cultures and openness to a unique environment
• Bachelor degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related major is required
• Master of Business Administration or a Master’s degree in Finance is a plus
• Working experience in a senior finance function
• Flexibility and willingness to travel
• Fluent English (orally and in written form) is required
• Proven experience in FP&A software and advanced spreadsheet skills
• Extensive knowledge in financial reporting and strong analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

We enrich life through the sustainable extraction and refinement of minerals to indispensable products and through our working environment, which is unique. Because it stands for everything that really matters in life: Trust, team spirit and meaningfulness for 11,000 employees at 50 locations on five continents. Welcome to K + S.