Country Lead – Supply Chain Finance

Job Description

CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola bottling partner in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola products sold in Africa by volume. With over 18,000 employees in Africa, CCBA serves more than 735,000 customers, including a host of international and local brands. CCBA operates in 14 countries, including its six key markets of South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique and Namibia, as well as Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, the islands of Comoros and Mayotte, Eswatini, Lesotho, and Malawi.

Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia (CCBZ) presents an exciting opportunity for the Country Lead – Supply Chain Finance to join the Finance team. The role will report to the Director Finance.

This strategic role will play a pivotal part in driving financial leadership and excellence within our Supply Chain function, ensuring alignment with our corporate goals and supporting the delivery of business priorities across the Group.

Role: Country Lead – Supply Chain Finance

Location: Lusaka

Function: Finance

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and align the Supply Chain financial strategy with corporate objectives.
• Manage financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for the Supply Chain function.
• Partner with Supply Chain leadership to review and optimize CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
• Deliver insights and governance on financial initiatives, reporting, and cost management.
• Champion clean governance, compliance, and continuous improvement in financial processes.

Key Focus Areas / KPIs:

• EBIT and Working Capital performance
• Supply Chain CPC optimization and procurement efficiency
• Transformation projects (improvement over EBIT margin > BP)
• Improvement of key people in key positions (10pp+)

Skills, Experience & Education 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Business Management, Commerce, or Accounting.
• CA qualification is an added advantage.
• 12–14 years’ experience in corporate finance, with at least 5 years in financial management within Supply Chain or FMCG.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with strong financial acumen and analytical capability.
• Proven experience in influencing and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Agility, resilience, and the ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment.