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Job Title:           Manager, Business Performance Measurement ( BPM) /Fin.Planning

Level:               M1

Function: Finance

Location: Lagos

Reporting to: Finance Development and Planning Manager

No of positions:    1

The Role -  Purpose:

 A member of the Finance Function.
 Leadership of the performance management aspect of the programme office process through:
 Ownership of the tracking model, the integral data and the comparison of expected and actual results.
 Analysis of the commercial impacts on the financial performance to form a detailed understanding of the performance of the whole business which can be shared across the wider business.
 Where appropriate, assist with the development and evaluation of alternative scenarios to ensure the initiatives are able to deliver their financial objectives.
 Work with the Programme Director, Programme Managers, Project Leaders and the wider business to ensure the overall target of Guinness Nigeria becoming Number 1 is realised.
 Link closely with Finance function to ensure their endorsement of initiative benefits and costs.
 Provide the GNplc Finance Development and Planning area of Finance  with dedicated financial control and analytical support.
 To support the Finance Development and Planning Manager to drive change across the Finance organisation.
 To assist in the development of Monthly financial updates and link into BPM/SOP.
 To support the Financial Development and Planning manager in reviewing process requirements and the implementation of new processes and systems

Context:
 Guinness Nigeria Plc (GNplc) is the biggest market within Diageo Africa. F05 turnover is forecast at £190m and Trading Profit £46m.
 GNplc is a fully integrated business including demand and supply operations with the market leading stout brand.
 GNplc operates in 4 locations, with  an HQ in Lagos and breweries in Lagos, Benin and Aba. The Commercial Director and finance team are based in the HQ in Lagos which is the centre for control.
 Nigeria is a highly competitive market with Nigerian Breweries Plc being the market leader and SAB Miller showing an increasing  competitive interest.
 GN has completed a review of its current activities over the past years and identified five key initiatives to work on toward the goal of becoming Number 1 by 2010.
 Project Leaders have been identified to deliver these initiatives and a Programme Director to manage the overall performance.
 This role is required to operate in a complex matrix reporting structure, having a dual reporting line to the Financial Development and Planning Manager and Head of Business Re-Engineering (the Programme Director) and communicating regularly with the Project Leaders and others across the wider business.

Main Activities:

Ongoing -
 Prepare timely and accurate management reports and ensure the information is clearly understood by cost centre managers.
 Ensure robust process and principles applied for recharging of  any  services and benefit tracking against business cases.
 Manage the process for the preparation of LE’s and Plans.
 Ensure robust process for bringing together the “End to End” functional costs, providing insights and analysis
 Preparation of Strat Plan/LE and co-ordination of all Diageo reporting.
 Development of management reporting to meet the needs of the business.
 Financial resource on S&OP programme with a brief to ensure monthly updates of financial position and management of profit protection plans.
 Ensuring that CARM action plans are in place and implemented by monthly review and continuous monitoring with senior management. Post implementation, to ensure that processes are adhered to.
 To contribute to  the review and assessment of the finance department in terms of capabilities. Assist in drawing up recommendations for individual development plans.
 Work on Decision support priorities as they arise in respect of key projects and major spend categories.
 Assist in working with senior management to ensure cost management plans and procurement effectiveness plans are in place.
 Link with BR to ensure that agreed action plans and recommendations are implemented.
 To work closely with the Gbosa Project Director to ensure the financial delivery of plans.
 To work closely with procurement to ensure that spend is optimised and that we use effective efficient processes.

Key Accountability
 KPI and financial tracking using the tracking model with material variances highlighted to Programme Managers, Head of Business Re-Engineering & Finance Development & Planning Manager
 Financial modelling and reporting on progress towards becoming Number 1.
 Investigation of variances with Programme Managers and Project Leaders and where appropriate with other members of the business to provide understanding of commercial and financial performance.
 Support the Finance function in migrating the No. 1 model into an overall business performance model.
 Provide financial input into scenario development when KPIs or initiatives need reviewing.
 Communication of performance and corrective actions to the required stakeholders.

Leadership Capabilities

Ideas- developing
 Adopts a range of approaches to get things done.
 Generates ideas for improvements to existing ways of working.

Edge-baseline
 Moves urgently to action with a focus on outputs.
 Maintains drive without support from others.

People Performance-developing
 Positive attitude to own personal development.

Emotional Energy-developing
 Embraces change and takes ownership for driving initiatives in their area.
 Demonstrates emotional energy through a self confident approach and the ability to create positive energy in others

Living the Values-developing
 Demonstrates Diageo values
 Reinforces finance values of integrity, openess and challenge

The Person: -
Qualification
 Qualified Accountant ( 3- 5 years post qualified) and a Graduate.
 Business analytical and problem solving.
 Persuation and negotiation skills to promote the acceptance of solutions where there is resistance.
 Ability to work successfully without close supervision.
 Commericial awareness to assess the risk associated with business decisions.
 Management of complex issues with multiple interdependencies.
 Project planning and administrative skills.
 PC and systems knowledge and skills.
 Well developed spreadsheet modelling skills and experience.
 Communication skills to be able to liase with different levels of Guinness Nigeria.
 High attention to detail, accuracy and customer delivery standards.
 Self motivated and well organised approach to work.
 Ability to establish effective relationship and communicate clearly with colleagues outside of finance.
 Strong PC skills.
Specific Technical
 Company reporting – Developing
 Tax – Developing
 Treasury – Developing
 Project management – Developing
 Change management – Developing
 Business Development – Developing
 Well developed skills in systems utilisation (ideally SunSystems) and Excel, particularly in data manipulation
 Strong analytical skills and experience with operational decision support activities
 Self motivated and well organised approach to work
 High attention to detail and accuracy
 Able to take on ownership and responsibility for problem resolution

Experience
 Finance background, with good control awareness and ideally experience in commercial environments including demand and supply/operations
 Working knowledge and practical experience of business process re-engineering in an ERP environment
 Strong project management experience

We want to be as diverse as our consumers and welcome applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity (or tribe), faith (or religion) or disability

Interested candidates should apply stating the following details only on Microsoft Excel document in the format shown below:
Full Names Phone No(s) E-mail address Highest Qualification Current Job/Employer & Date Main duties in
Current position Previous Job/Employer & Date Main duties in previous position


To:                           recruitment.gnplc@diageo.com
Subject:                   Manager, Business Performance Measurement (BPM) / Fin. Planning

Closing date is June 1, 2006. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 








               Job Title: Shift Manager

Level: L5

Function: Production

Location: Benin

Reporting to: Brewing Manager


           The Role -  Overall responsibility for the delivery of shift outputs, targets and goals by managing, leading      and supporting shift team to produce to desired customer service, quality and yield levels in the most cost effective and efficient manner.

To identify and drive improvement, ensuring delivery of department goals

To manage resource allocation, develop team members and optimise individual potential to contribute to overall site performance.
         

Context:
 Responsible for the department during shift production hours, with full responsibility for  team and the dept. assets
 Oversees all brewing activities through the team, and reports to the Brewing Manager.
 Responsible for meeting shift production volumes at the right quality, while achieving targets in a cost efficient manner.
 Responsible for the entrenchment of WCM practices in a safe and healthy working environment.


The Person: -
Qualification
 Physical/Biological Science or Chemical Engineering Degree or equivalent
 Should hold an IBG qualification and knowledge of brewing or process control and WCM techniques
 4 years experience in food or drink manufacturing environment with a track record of delivering sustainable improvements in production efficiency and quality, particularly through effective people management and development
  Competency in production management and prioritisation of resources to meet key targets, while setting high standards & stretching goals for self & others to exceed internal & external customer needs
 Knowledge of Guinness policies is an added advantage.
 Structured problem evaluation & solving skills and ready to make decisions, take the initiative and originate action
 High level of energy and commitment to team based achievement and high interpersonal effectiveness to develop & sustain robust relationships



We want to be as diverse as our consumers and welcome applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity (or tribe), faith (or religion) or disability

Interested candidates should apply stating the following details only on Microsoft Excel document in the format shown below:
Full Names Phone No E-mail Highest Qualification Current Job & Date Main duties in
Current position Previous Job & Date Main duties in previous position


To:                           recruitment.gnplc@diageo.com

Subject:                   Shift Manager

Please feel free to forward this advert to your friends and family that you may consider suitable for this role.

Closing date is 25th  May, 2006. Only short listed candidates will be contacted








           Job Title: Category Manager – Packaging Materials

Level: M1

Function: Procurement

Location: Lagos

Reporting to: Corporate Procurement Manager (Strategy)

No of positions:    1

The Role -  Purpose:
 To embed category management and develop Packaging category strategies
 To build procurement credibility in an area where the function has not been traditionally recognised as having expertise or adding value
 Deliver savings projects to the value of over N362m in FY07
 To deliver profit growth though the management of cost and delivery of procurement savings

Context:
 Responsible for the development of procurement strategies for all Packaging spend areas within GN Plc
 Given that the GN Procurement team has only recently undertaken the journey to becoming #1 the procurement function is still in its development stage needing to build on excellent first year progress but with very few category strategies or pipeline of cost out projects in place
 The function is generally requires significant up-skilling using best local talent and expertise.
 The post-holder will be expected to significantly input and contribute to the overall journey to becoming the #1 Procurement Team in Diageo Africa and to develop the procurement expertise/talent in all the areas of Packaging spend (Bottles/Crowns/Labels/Crates etc).
 The post-holder is expected to deliver significant profit growth and added value to the business through embedding category management, developing and refreshing category strategies, installing improved Procurement practices, strategic sourcing and development of the supply base whilst maintaining existing service and quality parameters

Dimension:

(a) Financial
 Annual spend of approximately N2.9b in GN
 Expected to deliver year on year cost reductions of between 3-5%
 Targeted benefits in FY07 of over N360m

(b )  Market Complexity
 In GN Plc the area of Packaging spend has not been addressed comprehensively and due to lack of Brand Value Enhancement/Cost out projects there has not been a cohesive approach to driving benefits from this category.
 There is clear need to embed category management and for the category manager to own and lead projects working very closely with a cross-functional team.
 The whole area of packaging spend is quite varied, from buying bottles to crates to crowns etc, which needs holistic and in-depth review and putting in place the most efficient business strategy and model for each of the sub categories. 




(c ) Leadership Responsibility
 Leadership of cross-functional Packaging category team in GN to develop category strategies and manage implementation of these Influencing key stakeholders, and driving the strategic sourcing/cost out projects
 Coaching and developing Supplier Performance Managers in best procurement practice
 To embed category management and develop Packaging category strategies
 To build procurement credibility in an area where the function has not been traditionally recognised as having expertise or adding value
 Deliver savings projects to the value of over N362m in FY07
 To deliver profit growth though the management of cost and delivery of procurement savings

The Person: -
Qualification
 Degree educated.

 Minimum 5 years Procurement experience in an FMCG environment, preferably in the area of Packaging spend.
 Excellent knowledge of world-class procurement systems, processes and practices.
 Excellent negotiation and communication skills with significant evidence of savings and value delivery.
 Excellent knowledge of contracting
 Sound commercial awareness and the ability to contribute to the wider business process outside immediate functional responsibilities.
 Strong leadership skills to build and maintain effective teams in a virtual team environment.
 Proven track record of delivery in challenging business environments.
 Ability to engage and influence a wide range of senior stakeholders.
 Previous experience of working in developing economies would be an advantage

We want to be as diverse as our consumers and welcome applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity (or tribe), faith (or religion) or disability

Interested candidates should apply stating the following details only on Microsoft Excel document in the format shown below:
Full Names Phone No(s) E-mail address Highest Qualification Current Job/Employer & Date Main duties in
Current position Previous Job/Employer & Date Main duties in previous position


To:                           recruitment.gnplc@diageo.com
Subject:                   Category Manager – Packaging Materials

Closing date is May 31, 2006. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 







              Job Title:          Category Manager – Engineering/Indirect

     Level:                M1

Function: Procurement

Location: Lagos

Reporting to: Corporate Procurement Manager (Strategy)

No of positions:    1

The Role -  Purpose:
 To embed category management and develop Engineering/Indirect category strategies
 To build procurement credibility in an area where the function has not been traditionally recognised as having expertise or adding value
 Deliver savings projects + cost avoidance to the value of over N700m in FY07
 To deliver profit growth though the management of cost and delivery of procurement savings
 To manage local relationships and strategy with key OEMs (Krones/KHS)

Context:
 Responsible for all Capex spend, and for the development of procurement strategies for MRO and Utilities spend within GN Plc
 Responsible for the development of strategies for the management of key OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers)
 Given that the GN Procurement team has only recently undertaken the journey to becoming #1, the function is still in its development stage needing to build on excellent first year progress but with very few category strategies or pipeline of cost out projects in place
 The function generally requires significant up-skilling using best local talent and expertise.
 The post-holder will be expected to significantly input and contribute to the overall journey to becoming the #1 Procurement Team in Diageo Africa and to develop the procurement expertise/talent in all the areas of Engineering spend (Capex/MRO) and Indirect (Utilities)
 The post-holder is expected to deliver significant profit growth and added value to the business through embedding category management, developing and refreshing category strategies, installing improved Procurement practices, strategic sourcing and development of the supply base whilst maintaining existing service and quality parameters

Dimension:

(a) Financial
 Annual spend of around N4.5bn across Engineering/Indirect in GN Plc
 Expected to deliver significant cost avoidance on all Capex projects and year on year cost reductions of between 3-5% on revenue budgets
 Targeted benefits in FY07 of over N700m of savings plus cost avoidance on all areas of Engineering/Indirect, 

(b )  Market Complexity
 In GN Plc, the area of Engineering/Indirect spend has not been addressed comprehensively and due to lack of early involvement of Procurement, lack of visibility of Capex /Maintenance spend there has not been a cohesive approach to driving benefits from this category.
 There is clear need to embed category management and for the Category Manager to own and lead projects working very closely with a cross-functional team.
 The whole area of Engineering/Indirect spend is quite varied, from Capex to MRO to Energy to Civil works etc, which needs holistic and in-depth review and putting in place the most efficient business strategy and model for each of the sub categories. 

(c ) Leadership Responsibility
 Leadership of cross-functional Engineering/Indirect category team in GN to develop category strategies and manage implementation of these Influencing key stakeholders, and driving the strategic sourcing/cost out projects
 Coaching and developing Supplier Performance Managers in best procurement practice
 To embed category management and develop Engineering/Indirect category strategies
 To build procurement credibility in an area where the function has not been traditionally recognised as having expertise or adding value
 Deliver savings projects + cost avoidance to the value of over N700m in FY07
 To deliver profit growth though the management of cost and delivery of procurement savings
 To manage local relationships and strategy with key OEMs (Krones/KHS)

The Person: -
Qualification
 Degree educated preferably in Engineering.
 Minimum 5 years Procurement experience in an FMCG environment.
 Excellent knowledge of world-class procurement systems, processes and practices.
 Excellent negotiation and communication skills with significant evidence of savings and value delivery.
 Excellent knowledge of contracting
 Sound commercial awareness and the ability to contribute to the wider business process outside immediate functional responsibilities.
 Strong leadership skills to build and maintain effective teams in a virtual team environment.
 Proven track record of delivery in challenging business environments.
 Ability to engage and influence a wide range of senior stakeholders.
 Previous experience of working in developing economies would be an advantage.

We want to be as diverse as our consumers and welcome applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity (or tribe), faith (or religion) or disability

Interested candidates should apply stating the following details only on Microsoft Excel document in the format shown below:
Full Names Phone No(s) E-mail address Highest Qualification Current Job/Employer & Date Main duties in
Current position Previous Job/Employer & Date Main duties in previous position


To:                           recruitment.gnplc@diageo.com
Subject:                   Category Manager – Engineering

Closing date is May 31, 2006. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 







        Job Title:                     Category Manager - Demand

    Level: M1

Function: Procurement

Location: Lagos

Reporting to: Corporate Procurement Manager (Strategy)

No of positions:    1

The Role -  Purpose:
 To embed category management and develop Demand category strategies
 To establish procurement credibility in an area where the function has not been traditionally recognised as having expertise or adding value
 Deliver savings projects to the value of over N350m in FY07
 To deliver profit growth though the management of cost and delivery of procurement savings

Context:
 Responsible for the development of procurement strategies for Demand spend areas within GN Plc
 Given that the GN Procurement team has only recently undertaken the journey to becoming #1, the procurement function is still in its development stage needing to build on excellent first year progress but with very few regional strategies or pipeline of cost out projects in place
 The function generally requires significant up-skilling using best local talent and expertise.
 The post-holder will be expected to significantly input and contribute to the overall journey to becoming the #1 Procurement Team in Diageo Africa and to develop the procurement expertise/talent in all the areas of Demand spend (Media/Outdoor/POS/BTL/Agencies).
 The post-holder is expected to deliver significant profit growth and added value to the business through embedding category management, developing and refreshing category strategies, installing improved Procurement practices, strategic sourcing and development of the supply base whilst maintaining existing service and quality parameter.

Dimension:

(a) Financial
 Annual spend of approximately N4.3bn in GN
 Expected to deliver year on year cost reductions of between 3-5%

(b )  Market Complexity
 In GN Plc the area of Demand has not been addressed comprehensively and due to lack of early involvement from Procurement, lack of visibility on the total Marketing/Sales plans there has not been a cohesive approach to driving benefits from this category.
 There is clear need to embed category management and for the Category Manager to own and lead projects working very closely with a cross-functional team.
 The whole area of demand spend is quite complex, from buying media effectively, managing POS, outdoor and BTL activities, which needs holistic review and putting in place the most efficient business model for each of the sub categories. 





(c ) Leadership Responsibility
 Leadership of cross-functional Demand category team in GN to develop category strategies and manage implementation of these Influencing key stakeholders, and driving the strategic sourcing/cost out projects
 Coaching and developing Supplier Performance Managers in best procurement practice.
 To embed category management and develop Demand category strategies
 To establish procurement credibility in an area where the function has not been traditionally recognised as having expertise or adding value
 Deliver savings projects to the value of over N350m in FY07
 To deliver profit growth though the management of cost and delivery of procurement savings

The Person: -
Qualification
 Degree educated.
 Minimum 5 years Procurement experience in an FMCG environment, preferably in the area of Demand spend.
 Excellent knowledge of world-class procurement systems, processes and practices.
 Excellent negotiation and communication skills with significant evidence of savings and value delivery.
 Excellent knowledge of contracting
 Sound commercial awareness and the ability to contribute to the wider business process outside immediate functional responsibilities.
 Strong leadership skills to build and maintain effective cross - functional teams in a virtual team environment.
 Proven track record of delivery in challenging business environments.
 Ability to engage and influence a wide range of senior stakeholders.
 Previous experience of working in developing economies would be an advantage

We want to be as diverse as our consumers and welcome applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity (or tribe), faith (or religion) or disability

Interested candidates should apply stating the following details only on Microsoft Excel document in the format shown below:
F Names Phone No(s) E-mail address Highest Qualification Current Job/Employer & Date Main duties in
Current position Previous Job/Employer & Date Main duties in previous position


To:                           recruitment.gnplc@diageo.com
Subject:                   Category Manager – Demand

Closing date is May 31, 2006. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 










           Job Title:        Corporate Procurement Manager – Strategy/Projects

Level:                 L4

Function: Procurement

Location: Lagos

Reporting to: Head of Procurement

No of positions:    1

The Role -  Purpose:
 To own and develop Strategic Procurement in Guinness Nigeria.
 To support HOP in delivering cost savings and identify savings projects.
 To drive Supplier Rationalisation programme and develop Suppliers of long term relevance to the business.
 To fully embed Category Management in GN
 To contribute and support the Pan Africa Category Management agenda

Context:
 Responsible for Strategic Procurement & Projects across all Procurement spend in Supply/Demand/Indirect in GN. Also drive Vendor Base Rationalisation and evaluation/selection and development of Suppliers of long term relevance to the business. 

 To deliver significant profit growth/savings and added value to the business through developing Category Strategies, focusing on Strategic sourcing and driving through BVE/CIP projects, by working with cross Functional Teams.

 This will require a fundamental change in focus away from transactional procurement to adoption of a comprehensive Category Management process and implementation of Strategic Sourcing. The individual will also be the Project champion from Procurement.

 In addition to developing/owning and managing the Category strategies, within Guinness Nigeria the post holder will also be expected to significantly input and contribute to the overall pan-Africa Category Strategy development/agenda


Dimension:

(a) Financial
 Annual Procurement spend is approximately N29Bn across all categories of spend in the Demand, Indirect, Supply and Capex areas
 Approximately 800 suppliers
 Expected to deliver significant year on year cost reductions net of inflation.

(b )  Market Complexity
 Guinness Nigeria currently operates on 3 sites within Nigeria
 Guinness Nigeria operates across a portfolio of products including Stout, Lager and Ready to Drink products and is the 3rd largest Guinness market globally producing and selling approximately 2.4ml hl. per annum
 The Procurement function currently processes ~6,000 Local Purchase Orders (LPO) per annum
 Transaction focus and day- to- day operations leave limited scope for Strategic Procurement.
 Market constraints due to political, economic, social and technology factors.

(c ) Leadership Responsibility
 Management and leadership of the Strategic Procurement Team comprising of 4 Category Managers and 2 Supplier Performance Managers.
 Embedding Category Management and world-class procurement best practice and processes.
 Leading the Category Teams and working through X-Functional Teams, securing Strategy sign-offs by key stakeholders/the Guinness Nigeria Leadership Team and driving implementation.
 High performance coaching and development of the Strategic Procurement Team.

The Person: -
Qualification
 Degree educated. MBA would be beneficial but not essential.
 Minimum 7 years Procurement experience in an FMCG environment.
 Ability for Strategic thinking and developing strategic options
 Excellent negotiation and communication skills with significant evidence of savings and value delivery.
 Project Management skills and ability to track & drive through projects
 Sound commercial awareness and the ability to contribute to the wider business process outside immediate role responsibilities.
 Exceptional leadership skills to build and maintain a high performing team.
 Ability to work though cross functional teams across multi sites.
 Ability to engage and influence a wide range of senior stakeholders and be a change agent

We want to be as diverse as our consumers and welcome applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity (or tribe), faith (or religion) or disability

Interested candidates should apply stating the following details only on Microsoft Excel document in the format shown below:
Full Names Phone No(s) E-mail address Highest Qualification Current Job/Employer & Date Main duties in
Current position Previous Job/Employer & Date Main duties in previous position


To:                           recruitment.gnplc@diageo.com
Subject:                   Corporate Procurement Manager – Strategy/Projects

Closing date is May 31, 2006. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

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