Vacancies 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

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What you will be doing

• Lead development of new features, internal tools for front-end, back-end and logistics
• Improve performance, stability, and scalability of existing systems
• Design and implement integrations with our systems (mainly WooCommerce, ElasticSearch, Microsoft Dynamics)
• Translate business and user needs into clean and snappy code
• Own projects from concept to deployment including timelines, priorities, and testing
• Make UI/UX designs that are beautiful and intuitive
• Work independently and efficiently with minimal guidance (e.g. with AI) while keeping teams informed

What we are looking for

• At least 5 years of experience in full stack development preferably in an eCommerce or logistics context
• Experience working with WooCommerce back ends & ERP systems (Dynamics, SAP etc.)
• Strong PHP skills, with experience in Laravel or similar frameworks
• Strong front-end skills - clean HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flutter, React and Vue.js 
• A sharp eye for usability and product design
• Someone who loves variety and complexity
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Clear communicator who can work well across teams

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The main responsibility areas are:

• Being a trusted person in the company
• Recruit and onboard new hires
• Coordinate performance management process and provide feedback
• Execute legally compliant people processes
• Maintain administrative overview
• Manage payroll, benefits and incentive schemes for employees
• Manage training and coaching programs
• Coordinating insurance and pensions
• Organizing staff entertainment and events

What we need:

• Strong ownership mindset - you take full responsibility for getting things done properly and on time without needing to be chased
• High accuracy and attention to detail - contracts, payroll inputs, employee records, and compliance work must be right the first time. We do not want to spend time on doing rework
• Independence and self-drive - you are proactive, resourceful, and able to move work forward without waiting for constant direction
• Warm and open personality - people feel comfortable with you, trust you, and naturally want to work with you
• Non-judgmental and commercially grounded - you handle people matters fairly and thoughtfully, while understanding the (financial) needs of the business

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
• Necessary HR licenses - or in process to get there
• 5+ years' experience in Human Resources
• Experience in scaling fast-growing companies
• Strong recruiting expertise
• Demonstrated expertise training managers and employees
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and communications skills
• Attention to detail and good judgement
• Pragmatic and analytical (no-nonsense)

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Key responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end performance of the assigned category, including sales, margin, pricing, and rebates.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, driving trust and long-term growth partnerships.
• Negotiate trading terms, rebates, and promotional support to ensure category profitability.
• Lead joint business plans (JBPs) with key suppliers to drive innovation, marketing support, and growth.
• Manage category assortment - ensuring a balance of core everyday products and unique differentiated items.
• Track and analyze performance metrics including sales trends, stock cover, margins, and supplier performance.
• Drive customer-focused category strategies that align with Greenspoon’s positioning as an everyday online supermarket.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, marketing, and finance to ensure seamless execution of promotions, campaigns, and launches.
• Continuously monitor competitor activity and market trends to inform pricing and category strategy.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, procurement, or a related field.
• Experience in category management, procurement, or buying - preferably in a large supermarket chain, FMCG, or retail environment.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiations, joint business planning, and delivering margin improvements.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyze data and make strategic decisions.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.