Job Title: Strategic and Commercial Business Controller
Location: Kigali
Reports to: Finance Director
JOB PURPOSE
The Strategic and Commercial Controller supports business performance by providing financial insight, commercial analysis, and strategic decision support. The role acts as a key business partner to the Management Team, helping to drive profitable growth, improve decision-making, improve efficiency and ensure financial discipline across strategic initiatives
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
Business Partnering & Decision Support
- Partner with all MT members to support strategic and operational decision-making, identifying new growth or efficiency opportunities.
- Translate business strategies into financial implications and performance targets.
- Identify value creation opportunities and risks to revenue and margin delivery. Partner with RMG to deliver on margin delivery projects.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendation for strategic decisions/investments (Business case, scenarios...)
- Supervise performance tracking against RoFo and AP and ensure that monthly reports (prepared by HBS) are shared with Sales, Marketing, and support function Directors.
Planning/Budgeting/Forecasting
- Lead RoFo, AP and SP processes.
- In collaboration with his/her team, consolidate Budgets from all departments for discussion with Management Team, in line with Heineken expectations/guidelines.
- Prepare financial models, scenarios, and sensitivity analyses.
- Explain variances, trends, and key business drivers to management.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data and assumptions
Business Performance Management
- Present performance to local MT and adhoc to AME Regional Management
- Facilitate target setting; monitor & challenge performance (STIs)
- Contributes to F&F and productivity improvement in close collaboration with F&F Lead
- Ensure quality of Internal control on his/her scope
Leadership and Team Management
- Provide direction, coaching, and performance management to the Commercial and Strategic Analysts.
- Set priorities, monitor delivery, and ensure quality of outputs across the team.
- Develop team capability and support succession planning.
- Relieve Finance Director when out of office
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
PATTERN OF INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS
- Job requires a very proficient scope of communication on a strategic level with all departments in the organization
- Job requires in-depth knowledge and understanding of International Finance & Reporting Standards, Heineken reporting requirements and Financial Analysis
- Job requires outstanding knowledge of business developments and the socio-economic environment
PATTERN OF EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS
Job requires a very proficient scope of communication on a strategic level with:
- Heineken AME Regional Management
- Heineken AME Regional Finance Department
- Heineken Corporate Control & Accounting Department
- Heineken Corporate Finance department
- External Auditors
- Macro-economic advisers
QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS
- Education: Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics and possibly Commerce.
- Experience: 7-10 years within industry and finance function; additional commercial experience is a plus, but not necessary.
- Leadership: At least 2 years in a senior or managerial role.
- Languages: Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda. French is an added advantage.
- Technical: Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
GROWING WITH BRALIRWA
At Bralirwa, there is no fixed career path. You will find continuous learning opportunities and colleagues who encourage curiosity, innovation, and growth. The more curious and proactive you are, the more opportunities you will create for yourself.
Start learning new things and explore every opportunity to grow.
WHAT WE OFFER
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our teams and our business.
We offer a competitive compensation package including salary, annual bonus, pension scheme, medical insurance, and other benefits in line with company policy.
HOW TO APPLY
As a diverse and global company, we recruit based on the principle of equal opportunity. This means that our hiring decisions are not based on race, colour, religion, beliefs, etc. but our decision is purely based on your shown competencies and behaviours during the assessment process.
In case you meet the above requirement, please go to https://careers.theheinekencompany.com and search for “Strategic and Commercial Business Controller ”.
All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered. If you face any challenges in applying, please let us know through jobs.bralirwa@heineken.com (no applications will be accepted through this email)
The closing date for submission of applications is Friday, 23rd October 2026.
