Chief Finance Officer

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Industry: Consulting
Description: Rose Avenue Consulting Group is a consulting firm focused on financial management and strategy. It combines in-depth industry knowledge with specialized expertise in corporate finance, strategy, and research. Working with clients and partner companies, the firm addresses their most critical issues a… Rose Avenue Consulting Group is a consulting firm focused on financial management and strategy. It combines in-depth industry knowledge with specialized expertise in corporate finance, strategy, and research. Working with clients and partner companies, the firm addresses their most critical issues and challenges. RACG aims to deliver a globally consistent mix of strategic, financial, and advisory services spanning multiple disciplines. Its offerings cover key areas including financial services, strategic advisory services, executive search, and real estate and industries. View more View less

Job Details

Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Accounting, Finance

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership – Serves as a trusted financial counsel to the CEO, translating business vision into actionable financial strategy across global FMCG markets. This includes driving performance management, providing data-driven insights, and supporting investment decisions and market expansion initiatives.
  • Financial Controls – Owns the internal controls framework, ensuring full compliance with internationally recognised accounting standards, statutory regulations, and local regulatory requirements. Oversees external audits and presents audited financial statements to the Board, maintaining transparency and accountability at all times.
  • Budgeting & Treasury – Drives the annual budget cycle, multi-year forecasting, liquidity management, and capital allocation across the organisation. This also encompasses oversight of funding arrangements including grants, credit facilities, and financing agreements to support business continuity and growth.
  • Stakeholder Management – Serves as the primary liaison between the executive office, investors, banks, regulators, and auditors, negotiating key financial agreements. Represents the company's financial interests across both global and local partnerships, ensuring strong and trusted relationships with all key external parties.
  • People & Technology – Builds and leads a high-performing finance team while championing the adoption of Tech. Drives a data-driven culture across the organisation, ensuring real-time, accurate financial information is accessible to support decision-making at all levels.

Other Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, or a related field; CPA-K or ACCA certification required; an MBA is an added advantage
  • Experience – 12+ years in progressive finance roles, with minimum 5 years in senior leadership at a multinational,
  • Industry Knowledge – Solid FMCG background with understanding of supply chain finance, trade spend, and commercial dynamics
  • Leadership – A track record of senior leadership in complex, matrixed organisations with the ability to drive strategic change and engage effectively at the highest levels of the business.
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