Commercial Finance Manager & Business Intelligence

Smart Applications International is a leading ICT solutions provider delivering a wide range of world-class technological solutions. Fondly known as Smart within the industry, the company was founded to provide innovative, secure, and high-tech solutions in Africa and beyond, staying ahead through constant research and innovation.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Business Case & Pricing Analysis

• Co‑develop business cases with Product Owners and Country Managers.
• Perform IRR, NPV, payback, and sensitivity analysis.
• Validate pricing models and unit economics.

Product & Country Economics

• Develop and maintain product‑ and country‑level P&Ls.
• Assess scalability, margin sustainability, and FX exposure.

Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC)

• Monitor CCC by product and country.
• Identify and flag cash‑flow risks and improvement opportunities.

PDLC Financial Governance

• Act as financial approver within the Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC).
• Provide financial sign‑off for go-to-market decisions.

Business Intelligence & Dashboards

• Co‑own executive dashboards with the Analytics team.
• Translate data into clear insights for the CFO, GMD, and EXCO.

Cost & Revenue Tracking

• Work with Finance to optimize cost attribution and revenue tracking.
• Leverage SAGE and financial AI tools for analysis and forecasting.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 6–10 years’ experience in commercial finance, Business Intelligence (BI), or analytics.
• Strong financial modelling and BI tool capability.
• Knowledge of SAGE and exposure to financial AI tools is a strong advantage.