Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain robust end-to-end business process management across various operations (Farm, Lake, Logistics, Sales).
• Drive financial planning and analysis to support decision-making and business growth across Kenya, Rwanda, and the Netherlands.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and execute cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators to ensure operational efficiency and financial performance.
• Act as a co-pilot for all major investment activities at the farm, logistics, and in sales.
• Manage international procurement processes with an eye towards savings and efficient shipments.
• Provide essential operational and financial inputs for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders across the business, including Farm and Lake Operations teams, Logistics Operations team, Commerce Leadership & Sales Operations teams, Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk Manager, Group CFO, Finance Directors, and Finance teams.
• Spend a meaningful amount of time at farm and logistics centers to become fully engrained and familiar with all facets of the business.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline.
• CPA-K or ACCA Qualification.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in operational finance combined with managing results together with the business/budget owners.
• Experience in deploying and using systems & methods to enforce controls and checks & balances.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within teams and sensitivity to organizational dynamics.
• Proven business partnering capabilities and commitment to disciplined and ethical business practices.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a willingness to challenge existing norms.
• Effective communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Finance background in FMCG or Agriculture sector.