Manager - Finance & Strategic Planning (Aviation)

Job Categories:

Accountancy


Date Posted:

2026-10-12 16:14:10

Employment Type

Full Time

Website

bemconsult.com

Location:

Lusaka

Salary:

Negotiable


Description:

Job Purpose

The Manager Finance & Strategic Planning will be responsible for defining the Company’s overall financial plans, policies and procedures; Establishes major policies and procedures governing financial issues. Plan and ensure availability of best quality services. Supervises and participates in the preparation of Level of Operations and Revenue Forecasts and Annual Plan; Coordinates development of Strategic and Business plan. Continually monitor the performance of the airline vis a vis the economic and business environment by preparing competitive analysis.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

  • Take charge of defining the Company’ s overall financial plans, policies and procedures;
  • Prepare financial reporting-related analyses highlighting variances relative to expectations
  • Develop cash flow forecasts and balance sheet outcomes based on budgets and forecasts
  • Establishe relationships with financial and non-governmental institutions for the funding of the Company.
  • Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures within the company.
  • Reviews and monitors rules and regulations applicable to taxes and dues.
  • Conduct financial and statistical analysis of performance as well as budget control.
  • Manage and Review financial reports, financial planning and analysis.
  • Develop the financial policies and procedures and enforces compliance thereto.
  • Examines, negotiates and ensures the implementation of insurance policies, the price of fuel and the fuel supply contracts.
  • Coordinate management preparation of the budget for review
  • Enforce general company financial and accounting policies
  • Assist the Board Committee of Finance with audits and solving various problems
  • Stay informed on current regulatory industry developments and update Company guidelines to ensure compliance
  • Understand the current state of the company’s financial reporting and analysis systems
  • Provide recommendations based on analysis and planning process
  • Manage operations strategy and growth
  • Perform other special assignments that may be given from time to time by the Chief Executive Officer or the board

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills
  • Excellent organisational and project management skills
  • Detail oriented with an ability to multitask and meet deadlines
  • Able to train, coach and enable the development of others
  • Strong computer skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Able to adapt to an evolving organization

Primary Areas of Accountability:

Qualifications and Experience

  • Full CA Zambia, ACCA or CIMA
  • Degree in Finance or Accounting / or Equivalent.
  • An MBA will be an added advantage
  • Must have a Minimum of 8+ years relevant strategic finance experience with at least 3-4 years in a management position in the Aviation, Transport or Telecoms sectors
  • Must have proven experience in Airlines Finance and Strategic Planning 
  • Must have a proven track record in financial leadership roles and be able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization
  • Experience preparing written reports and documenting business processes
  • Must have experience in board reporting
  • Must have experience in managing relations with government agencies/ministries or regulatory bodies 
  • Experience in analyzing financials and operations to drive growth
  • Proven success in taking projects from conception to execution
  • Must be a member of ZICA

                   QUALIFIED FEMALES & THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION     

If you meet the hiring requirements for the position, please email your CV in MS Word and Cover Letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: jobs@bemconsult.com & Cc bemconsult8@gmail.com   

Note that, all communications will be kept in the strictest of confidence. If you do not receive communication within 21 working days of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Note that if you are successful, verified qualifications from the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) will be required before the job offer.