Job Description :

About us

From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character, and in 250 years, nothing has changed. We’re the world’s leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons. And our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. It’s why we trust them with our legacy and reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve. Our ambition is to build the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world’s very best people. Feel encouraged? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) is a fully integrated beverage business in Diageo Africa (supply and demand for beer and spirits).

SBL flagship brand is Serengeti Premium Lager. Other brands in the portfolio include Serengeti Lite, Guinness, Pilsner and SIB. Headquartered in Dar es Salaam, SBL is also the distributor of several global Diageo international world-class spirits brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Gordon’s, Bailey’s and Captain Morgan.

                                                                  

About the Function:

Our Finance team deliver sustainable growth for our business, customers, and much-loved brands. We’re part of a $12.2 billion gross profit organization, responsible for driving an outstanding level of performance and creating the potential for future growth.

Whether we’re utilizing our digital capabilities and analytics to advise our business strategy or crafting capacity to invest in the future — no two days are the same in our Finance team. Wherever your skills lie, we’ll help you to learn and develop, supporting you along the way in our inclusive culture.

  

Purpose of role

The Business Performance Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the Finance Director to advance SBL's strategic plan. This position involves partnering in an agile, integrated, and customer-focused manner with department heads to sustainably grow value. The role holder is responsible for driving rigorous planning and reporting processes that ensure the achievement of business financial objectives.

In addition, the Business Performance Manager will generate valuable insights that inspire proactive intervention initiatives, aimed at achieving both short-term and long-term business targets within a dynamic and evolving environment. By encouraging collaboration across diverse teams, this role contributes to crafting an inclusive atmosphere where varied perspectives are valued and leveraged for innovative solutions.

Top accountabilities

Business Performance Leadership & Strategic Insight

Drive the teamLead business performance analysis and reporting to senior leadership (MD, FD), Board, shareholders, press, and investment analysts.

Planning & Performance Management

Coordinate the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and oversee performance management milestones (weekly, monthly, quarterly) within Group Finance.Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all submissions.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Business Partnering

Act as a finance business partner to all cost center owners.Collaborate with executives and cross-functional teams to track strategic actions and deliver desired outcomes.Act as SBL key point of interface with EABL and Diageo central reporting teams.

Governance, Reporting & Automation

Maintain agile reporting files and lead automation initiatives for business performance reporting.Record and follow up on resolutions from performance meetings.

Cross-Functional Engagement & Ad-Hoc Support

Manage key relationships with the Financial Controllership and FP&A teams to ensure effective BPM support to in-market teams.Undertake ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Group BPM Manager or Head of Finance.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.Postgraduate qualification (CPA, ACCA, MBA) is an added advantage.Strong computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project)

Experience

Min 6 years in a finance role, preferably in FMCG or beverages sector.Proven success in financial analysis, planning, and business partnering.Experience managing external agencies/partners is a plus.

Flexible Working Statement:

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. 

Diversity statement:

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to build the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. 

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Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Dar es Salaam

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2025-09-08