Job Purpose

The Finance Manager Wholesale is responsible for leading the full finance function of the wholesale business, acting as a strategic partner to the CFO and operational leadership. The role oversees financial performance, planning, and governance across wholesale operations, including consumer, OTR (Off-the-Road), and commercial segments, as well as logistics, supply chain, demand planning, import management, as well as Manufacturing finance.

This position plays a critical role in driving profitability, operational efficiency, and disciplined financial management across a complex, multi-channel distribution and services environment.

Responsibilities:

 Financial Leadership & Strategy

•        Partner with the CFO to define and execute financial strategy for the Wholesale Tire business.

•        Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making across all business units.

•        Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.

•        Drive financial performance, including revenue growth, margin improvement, and cost optimization.

Business Partnering

•        Act as a trusted advisor to commercial, supply chain, and operational leaders.

•        Support pricing strategies, customer profitability analysis, and commercial decision-making across:

o    Consumer sales

o    OTR sales

o    Commercial sales

•        Evaluate business cases, investments, and strategic initiatives.

Wholesale & Commercial Finance Oversight

•        Oversee financial management of the wholesale distribution business.

•        Monitor sales performance, margins, rebates, and working capital.

•        Ensure robust financial controls across sales channels and customer segments.

Logistics & Supply Chain Finance

•        Provide financial oversight of logistics and supply chain operations.

•        Drive cost efficiency in warehousing, distribution, and transportation.

•        Monitor and optimize inventory levels, stock turns, and obsolescence.

•        Support supply chain transformation and efficiency initiatives.

Demand Planning & Inventory Management

•        Partner with demand planning teams to ensure accurate forecasting and alignment with financial plans.

•        Oversee inventory investment strategies to balance availability and working capital efficiency.

•        Analyze demand trends and their financial implications.

. Import & Procurement Financial Management

•        Manage financial aspects of import operations, including FX exposure, duties, and landed cost calculations.

•        Ensure cost transparency and optimization in procurement and sourcing.

•        Monitor supplier terms, pricing structures, and cost drivers.

 Manufacturing Finance

•        Provide financial oversight of manufacturing operations, including cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.

•        Partner with operations to drive production efficiency, yield improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.

•        Monitor plant performance, capacity utilization, and capital expenditure.

•        Support make-vs-buy decisions and manufacturing strategy and CAPEX/ROI.

Financial Reporting & Controls

•        Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in line with group standards.

•        Maintain strong internal controls, compliance, and governance frameworks.

•        Oversee audit processes and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

•        Drive strong cash flow performance through effective working capital management.

•        Optimize receivables, payables, and inventory cycles.

•        Monitor liquidity and funding requirements.

Team Leadership

•        Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team.

•        Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.

              •       Ensure appropriate structure and capability within the finance function.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education, Master, other certification:

•        Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification.

•        8–12+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership roles.

•        Strong experience in wholesale, distribution, or supply chain-intensive industries.

•        Proven experience in business partnering with commercial and operational teams.

•        Experience in mining services, logistics, or industrial sectors is advantageous.

•        Experience in Manufacturing operations and finance

•        MBA from an accredited business school (EQUIS accredited is a benefit)

•        Experience in a fast-paced, matrix, and multinational environment

•        Expertise in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

•        Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

•        Ability to translate financial information into actionable business decisions

•        Excellent written and verbal English (essential)

Soft/Behavioral Skills:

•         Strong strategic and analytical thinking

•         Commercial acumen and business insight

•         Leadership and people management capability

•         Advanced financial modelling and data analysis

•         Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

•         High level of integrity and attention to detail

•         Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment