Job Description

Finance Manager – Francophone Cluster
Location: Lomé, Togo (with regional travel)

Shape the financial backbone of a growing African logistics network. We’re working with a globally established shipping and logistics group to appoint a senior Finance Manager – Francophone Cluster, based in Lomé, with responsibility for Togo, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and Cameroon

This is a high-impact leadership role for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in complex, multi-country environments. You’ll sit at the heart of the regional leadership team, driving financial strategy, strengthening governance, and supporting organisational uplift across several Francophone markets.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the financial strategy for the Francophone cluster, aligning local performance with long-term regional and global objectives

• Act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership on business planning, investment decisions, and financial performance

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow management across multiple countries

• Strengthen internal controls, risk management, and governance frameworks in line with IFRS and local regulations

• Take direct responsibility for finance leadership in Togo, while providing regional functional oversight

• Support organisational uplift in Benin and Côte d’Ivoire, improving processes, capability, and financial discipline

• Drive finance transformation initiatives, systems improvements, and standardisation

• Engage with auditors, banks, tax authorities, and regulators across the region

• Build, coach, and develop diverse finance teams, creating a strong pipeline of local talent

• Travel approximately 20–30% across the region to support operations and leadership teams

Who You Are

• 10+ years’ experience in finance or accounting, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles

• Mandatory experience within a shipping line or closely related logistics environment

• Strong background in Francophone Africa (experience across multiple countries is highly valued)

• Professional qualification (CA or equivalent)

• Deep knowledge of IFRS, internal controls, principal/agency accounting, tax, and transfer pricing

• Fluent in French, with at least working proficiency in English

• Proven ability to set up new processes, lead finance transformation, and improve systems

• Confident managing senior stakeholders, including overseas headquarters, with the ability to manage upwards

• A people-focused leader who can coach, develop, and elevate teams

Why Join?

• Play a pivotal role in shaping the financial direction of a major logistics player in Africa

• Take on a visible regional leadership role with genuine influence

• Work in a business committed to sustainability, operational excellence, and long-term growth

• Enjoy exposure across multiple West and Central African markets

• Be trusted to drive change, improve performance, and build capability around you

Take the Next Step in Your Career

If you’re ready to step into a regional leadership role as Finance Manager – Francophone Cluster, we want to hear from you.

Please apply now to start a confidential conversation with our executive search team. We’ll support you through every step of the process and ensure this move adds real value to your career.