Group Finance Director (Manufacturing Industry) Job

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We are recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing group for an experienced and strategic Group Finance Director to drive financial performance, governance and long-term growth across multiple operating entities.

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Role Purpose

• The Group Finance Director will provide strategic, commercial, and operational financial leadership, partnering closely with the Group Managing Director, Executive Committee, and Board.
• The role requires a deep understanding of manufacturing economics, strong cost and cash discipline, and the ability to influence decisions from the factory floor to the boardroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the Group’s finance strategy, budgeting, forecasting and business planning.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the GMD, Board and Executive Leadership Team.
• Oversee financial reporting, compliance with US GAAP/IFRS and local statutory requirements.
• Drive profitability, working capital optimization and cost efficiency initiatives.
• Lead fundraising, financing negotiations and investment planning.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, tax planning and corporate structuring.
• Strengthen internal controls, risk management and governance frameworks.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and development for the finance team across the Group.

Key Performance Areas

• Profit Before Tax growth
• Liquidity & working capital optimization
• Strong internal controls and governance
• Debt-to-equity management
• Leadership and talent development

Key Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science or related field. MBA preferred.
• CPA (K) and ICPAK membership mandatory; US GAAP experience is an advantage.
• Manufacturing Finance Leadership: At least 10 years in senior finance roles within manufacturing/industrial production, with direct exposure to plant operations and cost drivers (audit/advisory-only backgrounds not suitable).
• Cost Accounting Expertise: Strong command of standard costing, variance analysis, BOMs, overhead allocation, and product/SKU profitability, with proven margin and cost-reduction results.
• Cash & Working Capital Management: Track record of optimizing inventory and strengthening cash flow in asset-heavy environments.
• Kenyan Tax & Compliance: Hands-on experience with KRA audits and disputes, plus solid knowledge of VAT, customs/excise, and statutory requirements.
• Capex & Investment Evaluation: Experience assessing plant and machinery investments using IRR/NPV and conducting post-investment reviews.
• Operational Partnership: Ability to influence plant and operations leaders while engaging effectively at Board level.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• You will work closely with Board members, auditors, regulators, investment partners and senior leadership across the business.

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How to Apply

If you are a strategic finance leader ready to shape the future of a growing manufacturing group, we invite you to apply.

Kindly share your Cover letter and CV to jobshag@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com .

Deadline: 13th February 2026