Finance Manager Maghreb Region – CW Hiring in Algeria

CW is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its growing team in the Maghreb region, based in Algeria. This role sits at the heart of the company's financial operations, driving budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across business units. If you are a finance professional with a strong analytical mindset and leadership capabilities, this is an opportunity to make a strategic impact within a dynamic international organization.

About the Role

As the Finance Manager for the Maghreb region, you will serve as the primary financial partner to business unit leadership. Your work will directly influence decision-making through accurate financial planning, rigorous closing processes, and actionable insights. This position demands a blend of technical accounting expertise and the ability to communicate complex financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation of financial forecasts and annual budgets across the Maghreb business unit.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
• Monitor actual financial performance against budget and identify variances, providing clear explanations for deviations.
• Deliver data-driven recommendations to business unit leadership based on financial analysis and trend identification.
• Prepare management reports and financial dashboards that support strategic planning and operational decisions.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements applicable in the Maghreb region.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, sales, and supply chain to align financial objectives.
• Support audit processes and liaise with external auditors as needed.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A professional certification (CPA, CMA, or equivalent) is a strong plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial management, budgeting, or management accounting.
• Proven experience leading financial closing cycles and budget preparation processes.
• Strong proficiency in financial analysis, variance reporting, and management reporting.
• Excellent command of financial software and ERP systems; advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Fluency in both French and English is required; Arabic proficiency is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

What CW Offers

• A strategic leadership role within an established international company operating across the Maghreb.
• The opportunity to shape financial strategy and directly impact business performance at a regional level.
• A collaborative work environment that values analytical rigor and professional growth.

Tips to Strengthen Your Application

• Highlight specific examples where your financial analysis directly influenced a business decision or improved budgeting accuracy.
• Quantify your achievements — mention the size of budgets you have managed or the scope of closing processes you have led.
• Demonstrate your ability to work across cultures, especially if you have experience in North African or multinational environments.
• Showcase your bilingual or multilingual capabilities, as cross-regional communication is central to this role.
• Emphasize your experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools to stand out as a technically strong candidate.