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Greenspoon
- Kenya
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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.
- 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.
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