Finance Manager (Operations)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We started in 2015, scouting for a site location in Lake Victoria. We met countless stakeholders - many of whom would become our greatest advocates.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly capable Finance Manager – Operations to play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial health of our operational departments, ensuring alignment with our overall business objectives. In this role you will be responsible for implementing robust financial processes, driving informed decision-making, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize efficiency and profitability across farm, lake, logistics, and sales operations.Skills and qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline.  A Master’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or another related field will be an added advantage.CPA-K or ACCA Qualification.Finance background in FMCG or Agriculture sector.Minimum of 10 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.

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.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.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, 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Budgeting, financial planning, Operations planning, Corporate finance, Financial analysis, Reporting, Process management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree