Country Chief Financial Officer
About The Position
We are Olam Agri - a market-leading and differentiated agri-business, focused on high-growth end consumption markets, with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities, and deep understanding of market needs built over 30 years. Our food, feed, fibre, agri-industrials & ag-services capabilities span 30+ countries, and we participate in global food and agri-trade flows, working with farmers and customers to connect local origins and global destinations. We have a proven track record of delivering high growth, high capital efficiency and high returns. Our products and services include grains and oilseeds, wheat milling and pasta, animal feed and protein, edible oils, rice, specialty grains and seeds, sugar and bioenergy, cotton, wood products, rubber, freight management and commodity financial services. We unlock value for customers, enable farming communities to prosper sustainably, and strive for a food-secure future. Learn more at www.olamagri.com.
Requirements
- A qualified Chartered Accountant with a proven track record with 18-25 years of experience.
- Diverse experience of leading the finance function in a multinational organization (Commodities, Agri, Dairy Industry or FMCG manufacturing experience is a plus).
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in complex/matrix-oriented organization at the leadership level is desirable.
- Commodities, Agri, Dairy Industry or FMCG manufacturing experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of financial management, including financial planning and analysis (FP&A), treasury, tax, accounting, and financial reporting in IFRS.
- Own annual budgeting and forecasting processes across the United States.
- Serve as a strategic business partner to the Regional CEO and leadership team, providing insights and recommendations to support business growth and value creation.
- Drive financial performance through effective monitoring of profitability, working capital, cash flow, return on investment, and key business metrics.
- Oversee annual business planning, long-range strategic planning, and monthly performance reviews across the USA.
- Lead cost optimization and operational efficiency initiatives across supply chain and service operations.
- Provide commercial finance leadership on contract structuring, pricing, and margin optimization.
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards, internal controls, accounting policies, statutory requirements, and regulatory obligations.
- Lead treasury and liquidity management activities, including banking relationships, cash optimization, working capital financing, foreign exchange risk management, and financing strategies.
- Evaluate mergers, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and capital expenditure projects through financial due diligence and business case assessments.
- Strengthen risk management frameworks covering operational, financial, market, credit, counter party and compliance risks.
- Drive digital transformation and process improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting, analytics, controls, and operational efficiency.
- Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, financial institutions, regulators, and key stakeholders.
- Represent the USA in global executive reviews, board discussions, and strategic forums.
- Develop and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
