Belgium
Experienced Business Finance Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods industry, now on a new challenge of Pharmaceutical industry. Skilled in Business Planning, SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse (SAP BW), Consumer Products, Pricing Strategy, and Management. Strong finance professional with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) focused in Finance & Accounting from Catholic University of West Africa.
Head of Finance Reporting and Accounting – Novartis Belgium Responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with IFRS and local GAAP, and oversight of accounting operations. Leads audit processes, supports business decisions with financial insights, and drives process improvements and automation across the finance function.
Assignment with Novartis Corporate BPA in Switzerland working on the 3 years Financial plan, analyzing sales and P&L trends, working on présentions for Novartis management and board of directors.
Customer Finance Manager
Head of Finance West and Central Africa
Based in Senegal and looking after 15 french and english speaking countries as Head Finance West & Central Africa I am Actively supporting the Area & Cluster Management in all financial aspects of Sandoz West Africa (WCA) business and ensure sufficient funds and means for the countries to maximize their performance, while delivering sustainable P&L. A Business Partner and drive the Sandoz WCA performance and realization of commercial opportunities by establishing strong business partnerships primarily with internal clients. Demonstrate an understanding of the generics business (cross-functionally) in order to provide expertise-based opinions and lead processes on the following - Financial Reporting & Accounting information; Planning & Analysis, Business process management & control; Balance Sheet Management, collection & Risk Management and Finance Project Management. Participate proactively in and provide information and recommendations to management for strategy & bus. development, resource allocation and P&L management. Being an active SEC member. Ensure the compliance of internal financial processes with Novartis/Sandoz and external requirements. Ensure an efficient and high quality level of service for support areas under his supervision, including procurement, expense management.
Finance Manager Colgate Palmolive East Africa Ltd
Alumni of the “Colgate Leadership Challenge” program in May 2015 in NYC.