Finance Manager at Greenspoon

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Management Accounts
• Own the monthly close process and production of management accounts to board standard (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Deliver clear, commercially focused commentary: performance drivers, risks, and recommended actions
• Build and maintain financial models that adapt to a high-growth, dynamic environment
• Support investor and board reporting, including variance analysis and forward-looking commentary
• Cash Flow, Treasury & Working Capital
• Lead the rolling cash flow forecasting process (minimum 13-week horizon), with scenario planning (base, downside, improvement)
• Own working capital management end-to-end: payables days, receivables, and cash conversion cycle
• Manage banking relationships and day-to-day treasury operations
• Translate financial performance into cash impact and drive corrective action where needed
• Supplier Strategy & Accounts Payable
• Own the accounts payable function and supplier payment strategy, including payment scheduling, creditor days management, and supplier prioritisation
• Develop and maintain a structured approach to supplier payment terms - balancing cash flow constraints with the need to protect key supplier relationships
• Lead supplier negotiations on payment terms, rebates, and promotional contributions where appropriate
• Monitor aged creditor positions and ensure timely, accurate supplier statement reconciliations
• Build systematic processes to replace ad-hoc, relationship-dependent payment practices with disciplined, data-driven approaches
• Margins & Profitability
• Develop and execute strategies for margin management across product categories, channels, and cost lines
• Partner with commercial and operations teams to identify and close margin leakage
• Oversee product costing, promotions analysis, and contribution margin tracking
• Cost Control & Operational Finance
• Implement rigorous cost control across all departments without compromising quality or growth
• Oversee inventory control processes, supporting stock optimisation, freshness management, and waste reduction - a material P&L driver in online grocery
• Monitor and report on inventory write-offs, expiry, and shrinkage; drive accountability for waste across the operation
• Provide financial insight into key operational decisions - logistics, fulfilment, private label, staffing
• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead a finance team of approximately 10 people, including senior accountants and junior finance staff
• Set clear objectives and conduct regular performance reviews
• Build capability within the team - coaching, upskilling, and creating clear development paths
• Establish a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Systems, Automation & Master Data
• Own financial master data and be a core architect of Greenspoon’s data standards
• Work with the ERP Consultant and IT resource to continuously improve Microsoft Dynamics reporting and workflows
• Drive automation of key finance processes; be proactive in identifying and implementing AI and digital tools to reduce manual effort and increase accuracy
•  Compliance, Audit & Controls
• Manage the external audit relationship (currently Grant Thornton) and ensure the business is audit-ready at all times
• Ensure compliance with all Kenyan regulatory requirements: VAT, Withholding Tax, Corporate Tax, and statutory filings
• Design and maintain pragmatic financial controls appropriate for a fast-moving, high-growth environment
• Flag risks early and propose practical remediation

Qualifications & Experience

• CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification, plus a Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field
• 5+ years of experience in chaotic, high growth & complex working environments with ownership on (part of the) finance function
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics (or a comparable ERP); comfort navigating and improving financial systems