As Finance Director, you will report to the UK-based Group CFO and lead all financial operations in Kenya. You will provide strategic direction, ensure financial control, and build a robust, insights-driven finance function that supports growth, innovation, and accountability.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Financial
Strategy & Leadership
- Lead
budgeting, forecasting, and cost control for business sustainability
- Evaluate
investment opportunities and drive commercial finance strategy
- Oversee
treasury, liquidity planning, and financial risk management
- Ensure
prudent capital allocation in line with company objectives
- Financial
Reporting & Analytics
- Oversee
financial reporting, audit, and regulatory compliance
- Enhance
financial insight with best-in-class FP&A frameworks
- Implement
dynamic forecasting tools such as Board for real-time insights
Contribute
to the development of the company’s 5-year strategic plan- Present
actionable financial reports to senior leadership and the Board
- Technology
& Digital Transformation
- Champion
digital innovation in finance using Microsoft Dynamics, AI, and ERP
systems
- Team
Leadership & Operations
- Manage
a team of four qualified accountants across reporting, FP&A, and
commercial finance
- Promote
a cost-conscious, performance-driven culture
- Provide
financial guidance to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Qualifications
- Qualified
Accountant (CPA, ACCA, CFA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- Bachelor’s
degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 15+
years in senior financial leadership, ideally in fintech, financial
services, or banking
- Deep
experience with FP&A, strategic planning, and cost management
- Proficient
in ERP systems and financial analytics tools
- Proven
ability to lead teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Experience
working in cross-border or multi-currency environments
- Hands-on,
detail-oriented, and aligned with our mission for financial inclusion
How To Apply
