Finance Manager – Manufacturing / FMCG | Mwanza, Tanzania

FINANCE LEADERSHIP • MANUFACTURING / FMCG CAREER OPPORTUNITY

About the Opportunity

An opportunity is available for an experienced and commercially driven Finance Manager in Mwanza, Tanzania.

The employer is seeking a hands-on finance professional with extensive experience in financial controls, product costing, budgeting, forecasting, Management Information Systems (MIS), inventory control and working capital management within a manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate must have direct, practical experience implementing SAP Business One (SAP B1), alongside the ability to collaborate with operational teams and improve financial and business performance.

IMPORTANT • MANDATORY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT

SAP Business One Implementation Experience Is Mandatory

Candidates must have hands-on experience in SAP B1 implementation, configuration, process mapping, data migration, internal controls, testing and go-live activities.

Applicants with SAP Business One end-user experience only will not be considered.

Position Details

Position: Finance Manager

Location: Mwanza, Tanzania

Professional Area: Finance, Accounting & Financial Management

Industry: Manufacturing; FMCG / Beverages experience preferred

Required Experience: 12–15 years of relevant finance experience

Required ERP Experience: Hands-on SAP Business One implementation

Application Method: Submit an updated CV by email

About the Role

The Finance Manager will lead finance operations in a manufacturing environment, combining financial management expertise with a strong understanding of operational processes and enterprise resource planning systems.

The position requires a commercially focused professional who can work closely with operations, strengthen internal financial controls, manage costs and working capital, and contribute to improved financial and business performance.

Key Areas of Responsibility

1. Financial Management & Controls

• Lead finance operations within a manufacturing business.
• Apply strong financial controls to support business accountability and performance.
• Provide financial oversight and collaborate with operational teams.

2. Costing, Planning & Performance

• Apply expertise in product costing and cost management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and Management Information Systems (MIS) reporting.
• Contribute to improved financial and commercial decision-making.

3. Inventory & Working Capital

• Apply strong inventory and cost-control knowledge.
• Support effective working capital management.
• Work with operational teams to strengthen financial and business performance.

4. SAP Business One Implementation

• Demonstrate practical involvement in SAP Business One implementation and configuration.
• Apply experience in business process mapping and data migration.
• Support the alignment of financial internal controls with SAP B1 processes.
• Demonstrate experience in implementation testing and go-live activities.

5. Finance Leadership

• Provide effective finance leadership and team management.
• Work collaboratively with business operations.
• Drive financial discipline and overall business performance.

The areas above organise the expertise and leadership expectations stated in the original vacancy announcement; they are not presented as a separately verified employer job description.

Academic Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Master of Commerce (M.Com), MBA in Finance or an equivalent qualification.
• Finance Experience: 12–15 years of relevant professional experience.
• Industry Background: Experience in manufacturing, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or beverages is preferred.
• ERP Implementation: Practical SAP Business One implementation experience is mandatory.
• Leadership: Strong team management and leadership capabilities.

Mandatory SAP B1 Implementation Competencies

Candidates must be able to demonstrate hands-on involvement in the following:

• SAP B1 implementation and configuration.
• Business process mapping.
• Data migration.
• Internal controls during implementation.
• System testing.
• Go-live activities.

Candidates with SAP Business One end-user experience only are not eligible for consideration under the employer's stated criteria.

Financial & Professional Competencies

• Financial controls and financial management.
• Manufacturing product costing.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Management Information Systems (MIS).
• Working capital management.
• Inventory management and cost controls.
• SAP Business One implementation.
• Commercial and operational finance.
• Leadership and finance team management.
• Business performance improvement.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates who meet the mandatory SAP Business One implementation requirement should send their updated CV to the recruitment email below.

Application Email:
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Suggested Email Subject:

Application for Finance Manager - Mwanza (SAP B1 Implementation)

Application Deadline: Not specified in the original advertisement.

Applicants should clearly describe their direct involvement in SAP B1 implementation projects, especially configuration, process mapping, data migration, testing and go-live activities.

The email subject above is suggested for clarity and was not prescribed by the recruiting organisation.

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Does Your CV Prove Your SAP B1 Implementation Experience?

For this opportunity, simply stating "SAP Business One proficiency" on a CV is not sufficient. Applicants must demonstrate direct project experience in SAP B1 implementation, configuration, process mapping, migration, testing and go-live activities.

HumanValue Consulting Limited offers optional professional application support for senior finance professionals, including:

• Eligibility Review: Check alignment with the stated experience and mandatory ERP implementation requirements.
• Finance Leadership CV Tailoring: Present genuine finance-management, product-costing, inventory and working-capital achievements.
• ERP Project Experience Positioning: Clearly document actual SAP B1 implementation projects, responsibilities and outcomes.
• Application Compliance: Review CV content and application readiness.
• Interview Preparation: Prepare for finance leadership, manufacturing costing and ERP implementation discussions.

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Optional independent career support service. HumanValue Consulting Limited is not identified as the employer or an authorised recruitment partner for this vacancy. Career support is not required to apply and does not guarantee eligibility, shortlisting, an interview or employment. Applicants must possess genuine SAP Business One implementation experience and apply directly through the recruitment email provided above.

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