Executive Manager – Office of the Group

Position: Executive Manager – Office of the Group CEO (Male applicants are encouraged to apply)

Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Nairobi
Salary: KES 250,000 – 290,000 (gross)
Nationality: Kenyan nationals only
Joining: Immediate

Role summary

This position sits at the nerve centre of the Group CEO’s office. The Executive Manager will act as a trusted thought partner, coordinator, and first-level analyst to the Group CEO, ensuring that meetings, decisions, follow-ups, and strategic initiatives progress with speed, structure, and clarity.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, sharp, and discreet professional with 2–3 years of strong analytical or finance experience, capable of operating at the centre of decision-making, representing the CEO with confidence, and bringing rigor, discipline, and execution focus to the Office of the CEO.

Educational Qualifications & Experience

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in: Finance, Consulting, Audit, Investment analysis, Corporate Strategy
• Strong financial literacy, including P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet understanding
• High proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets and PowerPoint / Google Slides
• Strong structured thinking and ability to summarize complex information quickly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of discretion, maturity, and professional judgment
• Prior experience working closely with a CEO, CFO, or senior leadership team
• Exposure to FMCG, manufacturing, or multi-business group environments
• Familiarity with board or investor reporting
• Interest in strategy, M&A, or business transformation

Added Advantage:

• Experience in Private Equity, Investment Banking, or as a Management Accountant within a manufacturing environment

Key Capabilities

The successful candidate must be able to:

• Represent the CEO in selected internal and external meetings
• Synthesize financial, operational, and strategic information
• Drive follow-through and accountability on key Group priorities

Key responsibilities

CEO Office & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted proxy for the CEO in internal meetings, capturing decisions, commitments, and action points
• Coordinate closely with senior leadership, board members, investors, advisors, and external partners
• Prepare concise and structured meeting briefs for the CEO (context, objectives, key risks, and decisions required)
• Track CEO priorities, deadlines, and cross-functional dependencies to ensure timely execution

Financial & Business Analysis

Provide analytical support to the CEO, including:

• Review of management accounts
• Budget vs. actual variance analysis
• Cash flow tracking and monitoring
• Business case development and ROI analysis for projects and investments
• Build and maintain decision-oriented financial models using Excel / Google Sheets
• Support preparation of board packs, investor updates, and strategic papers
• Review performance dashboards and proactively flag risks or deviations

Strategy & Project Support

• Support CEO-led strategic initiatives such as acquisitions, integrations, pricing decisions, and expansion projects
• Track execution of strategic initiatives across business units
• Coordinate follow-ups and ensure accountability against agreed actions
• Prepare concise decision notes and summaries (1–2 pages maximum) for complex topics

Communication & Documentation

• Draft professional emails, memos, presentations, and internal communications on behalf of the CEO
• Ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency across all communications
• Maintain high-quality documentation of key decisions, action logs, and project updates

Executive & Administrative Support (Strategic Focus)

• Manage the CEO’s calendar for high-priority meetings
• Coordinate travel and logistics
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Ensure the CEO’s time is focused on the highest-value activities