Senior Finance Manager

4 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Stratostaff East Africa Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

COMPANY INFORMATION

Our client is a well-established infrastructure company that has recently expanded its operations from a focus on road construction to broader real estate and commercial building projects. As the company diversifies, it seeks to build strong, sustainable systems that support long-term growth and professionalize operations across its business lines.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Senior Finance Manager will provide strategic leadership and oversight across all finance functions of the business. This individual will be instrumental in aligning financial management practices with the company's evolving business model, supporting efficiency, transparency, and informed decision-making across the organisation. The role requires a high level of trust, the ability to navigate and understand multiple business streams, and the interpersonal skills to lead teams and foster cross-functional collaboration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Lead the overall finance function of the company, including budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow management, forecasting, compliance, and audit coordination.

· Provide strategic financial advice to the leadership team, supporting business planning and investment decisions.

· Oversee financial operations across the company's construction and real estate divisions, developing a deep understanding of each unit's drivers, risks, and opportunities.

· Maintain robust internal controls and financial systems that support accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

· Guide the company's financial strategy in line with its shift from traditional roadworks to diversified construction and property development.

· Lead and develop the finance team, creating a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance culture.

· Maintain relationships with banks, auditors, tax authorities, and other stakeholders.

· Work closely with heads of department to provide financial insight that supports operations, procurement, project management, and growth initiatives.

· Monitor and manage company-wide financial risk and implement mitigation strategies.

· Support the preparation of board reports and investor presentations where necessary.


Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

· CPA-K or ACCA qualification is required.

· A Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline is an added advantage.

· At least 10 years of progressive experience in finance roles, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership position.

· Experience working in construction, real estate, or similarly complex project-based industries is highly desirable.

· Demonstrated experience overseeing multi-entity or diversified business operations.



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