Finance Director - Kenya
About this opportunity
Seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead financial strategy, sustainability, governance, and operations for a health advisory firm in Nairobi, Kenya. Role involves multi-country oversight and strategic decision-making for organizational growth.
inSupply Health seeks a Finance Director to lead its finance and operations function in Nairobi, Kenya, driving financial sustainability, governance, and strategic decision-making for a social enterprise focused on health supply chain solutions. This role requires 12+ years of senior finance leadership, particularly in international development, consulting, or non-profit settings, with experience managing multi-donor grants, budgets over USD 10 million, and complex multi-country environments. The director will advise the CEO on financial strategy, ensure compliance, and strengthen financial systems while fostering a high-performing team.
What it offers
- Strategic leadership in financial sustainability, governance, and risk management for a social enterprise in East Africa.
- Direct reporting to the CEO, advising on financial strategy, donor compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Leadership of a finance/operations team in a multi-country setting (Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, East Africa).
- Focus on donor compliance, financial reporting, and ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics).
- Opportunity to shape long-term financial systems for scalable, sustainable health supply chain solutions.
Who can apply
Applicants must hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration, be a qualified accountant (e.g., ICPAK, ACCA), and have 12+ years of progressive experience, including 5+ years in a senior financial leadership role. Experience in East Africa, multi-donor grants, and budgets over USD 10 million is mandatory.
What you'll do
- Develop and oversee financial strategies aligning with organizational sustainability and strategic goals.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, ensuring fiscal discipline and accountability.
- Strengthen financial governance, risk management, and compliance (statutory, regulatory, donor).
- Oversee internal/external audits and donor financial reporting, resolving audit findings.
- Lead ERP/financial system improvements (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics) and team development.
- Assess financial viability of new business opportunities and strategic initiatives.
How to apply
- Submit an application through the online link by October 19, 2026 (rolling review until a suitable candidate is found).
- Include evidence of 12+ years of senior finance leadership, qualified accountancy, and East Africa/non-profit experience.
- Highlight grant management, budgets >USD 10M, ERP systems, and compliance expertise.
Good to know
- Full-time, Nairobi-based role with no relocation fees.
- Equal-opportunity employer (diversity, inclusivity, child-safe policies).
- No recruitment fees charged; only shortlisted candidates receive contact via company email.
Key requirements: Master’s/degree in finance/accounting, ICPAK/ACCA membership, 12+ years senior finance leadership, East Africa/non-profit experience, multi-donor grants management, budgets >USD 10M, ERP/financial systems expertise.
Key details
What you get
- Direct reporting to the **CEO**
- Leadership of a **finance/operations team** in a **multi-country setting**
- Focus on **donor compliance, financial reporting, and ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics)**
- Opportunity to shape **long-term financial systems** for scalable health supply chains
How to apply
- Submit an application through the provided online link by **October 19, 2026** (rolling review).
- Include evidence of: **12+ years senior finance leadership**, **qualified accountancy (ICPAK/ACCA)**, **East Africa/non-profit experience**, **grant management**, **budgets >USD 10M**, and **ERP/financial systems expertise**.
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