649 Finance Director jobs in Kenya

• Develop, implement, and manage sophisticated investment strategies aligned with client objectives and market conditions.
• Conduct thorough fundamental and technical analysis of securities, industries, and macroeconomic trends.
• Construct and rebalance investment portfolios to achieve target returns while managing risk tolerance.
• Monitor portfolio performance, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Research and recommend investment opportunities across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and alternative investments.
• Manage client relationships, provide regular performance updates, and articulate investment rationale.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and internal policies.
• Collaborate with research analysts, traders, and other financial professionals in a remote setting.
• Utilize advanced financial modeling and analytical tools to support investment decisions.
• Stay informed about global financial markets, geopolitical events, and regulatory changes.

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in investment management, portfolio management, or financial analysis.
• Professional certifications such as CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) are highly preferred.
• Proven track record of successfully managing investment portfolios and achieving superior risk-adjusted returns.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and asset allocation principles.
• Expertise in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and risk management.
• Proficiency with financial data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg Terminal, Refinitiv Eikon) and portfolio management software.
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust remotely.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and make sound decisions under pressure.

Job Title: Export & Trade Manager – Agribusiness

Location:
Nairobi

Employment Type:
Full-time

About the Role:

We are seeking a results-driven
Export & Trade Manager
to lead and manage our agricultural exports and international trade operations. The role requires a professional with strong knowledge of global agricultural markets, international trade regulations, and export logistics. You will play a key role in expanding our presence in regional and international markets while ensuring compliance with trade laws and maintaining strong relationships with global partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement export and trade strategies to grow international market share.
• Manage end-to-end export processes including documentation, compliance, customs clearance, and shipping.
• Identify and develop new markets, partnerships, and distribution opportunities.
• Negotiate trade agreements, contracts, and pricing with buyers, distributors, and partners.
• Monitor global market trends, competitor activities, and trade policies affecting agribusiness exports.
• Ensure compliance with international trade laws, phytosanitary regulations, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with production, quality assurance, logistics, and finance teams to streamline export operations.
• Maintain strong relationships with government agencies, trade associations, and international buyers.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Agribusiness, Business Management, or related field (Master's degree is an advantage).
• 5+ years of proven experience in export management, international trade, or agribusiness sales.
• Strong knowledge of international trade laws, export regulations, and logistics management.
• Excellent negotiation, networking, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in export documentation, customs procedures, and trade compliance.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and deliver results.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to expand global trade networks and represent a leading agribusiness company in international markets.
• Professional growth in a dynamic and fast-expanding industry.

We are working with a leading renewable energy developer that is seeking a
Technical Manager
to take ownership of PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across Africa. This role is based in
Nairobi
and offers the opportunity to play a central part in delivering the region's energy transition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical oversight of PV and BESS projects from development through execution.
• Review and approve system designs, technical studies, and engineering deliverables.
• Manage EPC contractors, suppliers, and consultants to ensure quality and compliance.
• Support grid connection applications, permitting, and regulatory approvals.
• Provide technical input into project development, financing, and due diligence.
• Act as the key technical interface for internal and external stakeholders.

Candidate Profile:

• 7+ years of experience in solar PV and/or BESS project development and execution.
• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, and construction processes.
• Proven track record managing contractors and delivering projects on time and budget.
• Familiarity with grid compliance, permitting, and African market requirements is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Our client is an established player in the African renewable energy landscape, and growing consistently. If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to recommend someone in your network, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Hello. We're Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we're improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What's more, we're achieving it in a company that we're in control of. In an environment that we're co-creating. And a culture that's uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn't a question.

With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge and expertise, we're uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business.

This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It's an opportunity to be part of something special.

About The Role

• To initiate, plan and achieve Haleon Consumer Healthcare's ambition of becoming one of the most innovative, best performing and trusted Consumer Healthcare Companies in South and Southern Africa
• Deliver strategic account management solutions and profitable growth in accordance with Haleon's business plan and sales targets

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver sales plan for organized trade in Kenya.
• Develop and implementation of mutually agreed annual Customer Joint Business Plans within Kenya
• Take leadership in delivering JBPs and excellent account planning for top Modern Trade customers in rest of Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Build a roadmap for success in Institutional sales business in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Grow our brands ahead of the categories, and win Market share.
• Develop strong customer relations within the identified channels to maximise business opportunities and grow the business
• Develop strong category growth fundamentals as bedrock of customer story telling and value creation.
• Effectively manage the Account P&L for maximum efficiency and effectiveness, disciplined G2N management and ROI management of all promotional activity

Key actions

• Effective use of the field sales team to ensure reach and share of voice in the marketplace with customers and in-store
• Monitor and analyse sales performance through market share data
• Generate action plans to correct areas of weakness and capitalise on areas of opportunity
• Drive external focus including regular field visits across customer, consumer, shopper and expert
• Track G2N ratios to ensure we are in line with our plan, unlock gross margin via Net Revenue Management activities
• Role model customer management for all other SSA markets.
• Use all available data to maximise sales within each area
• Ensure clear accounting between customers and Haleon through proper claim management
• Communicate effectively with senior management, peers, marketing and other departments
• Use our values and expectations to drive actions and decisions, role model values and expectations

Qualifications And Skills Required

• A university degree
• 10 years Customer management/ Sales management/ Customer marketing experience
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Numerical and financial acumen
• Strong commercial understanding / experience

Other Skills/Qualifications

• Professional selling and negotiation skills
• Product knowledge
• Category management skills
• People management skills
• Sound knowledge of Sub-saharan Africa's trading environment from a modern trade and distributor management perspective
• Presentation/communication skills
• Analytical skills - an ability to analyse industry competitors through use of available data
• Net Revenue Management skills – Trade Investment and Promotional Management
• Effective promotional analysis and implementation
• Strong leadership skills and qualities are required due to the nature of the business with the ability to influence and negotiate with the trade at all levels

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone.

We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives.

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like

At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially.

Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Accommodation Requests

If you require a reasonable accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific accommodations you are requesting. We'll provide all reasonable accommodations to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence.

Investment Executive

End 2025 with a new career. If you're a seasoned investment professional with a passion for crafting personalized wealth management and growth strategies, then this opportunity is for you. We're seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Investment Executive to join our dynamic team.

In this challenging and rewarding role, you will:

• Unearth Investment Opportunities:
  Leverage your extensive network and prospecting skills to identify and connect with affluent individuals and decision-makers within prominent corporations.
• Become a Trusted Advisor:
  Conduct in-depth client consultations to assess risk tolerance, financial goals, and overall investment landscape. Translate complex financial concepts into clear and actionable plans.
• Craft Personalized Portfolios:
  Design and implement bespoke investment strategies that leverage a wide range of financial products, including fixed income securities, structured portfolios, and international investments.
• Foster Long-Term Relationships:
  Build strong and lasting client relationships through exceptional service, ongoing communication, and proactive portfolio management.
• Stay Ahead of the Curve:
  Continuously stay abreast of market trends, research new investment opportunities, and ensure compliance with all industry regulations.

To be successful, you'll possess:

• Preferably a minimum 1 year of experience in developed Market Trading with a proven track record of success.
• Preferably an in-depth understanding of fixed income securities and structured portfolio management.
• Essential to have a magnetic personality with exceptional communication and presentation skills. You should be comfortable with cold calling and confidently engaging with HNWIs on a global scale.
• A keen analytical mind with the ability to interpret market data and translate it into actionable investment strategies.
• Impeccable attention to detail and the ability to explain complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• International exposure is essential to succeed in this position, Either an IGCSE, IB primary education, or International University in either Europe, USA, UK, Japan, or other developed market.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• As an understanding of expectations the
  Investment Executive
  will be expected to source, pitch and onboard clients with minimum potential investment portfolio of KES 15M or higher on a weekly basis. This requires hard work and dedication and an understanding of lead sourcing as well as good sales ability. Additionally you will be managing those portfolios that have been brought on, so an understanding in risk appetite, currency hedging, portfolio design and management working with Government Bonds (T-Bill, T-Bond, Infrastructure Bonds), Corporate Bonds, Commercial Papers, Fixed Deposit Receipts, Stocks, Unit Trusts, Mutual Funds, and ETF's) Focusing on long term growth and security over yield.

We Offer:

Competitive salary package:
Opportunity to earn well over KES 500,000/= per month from 3rd month of employment, including medical and company matching pension contributions. This is a SALES POSITION which can BOOST your CAREER - if you wish to be an Analyst - do not apply. If you are not outgoing and unable to cultivate networks, please do not apply. Income levels in excess of mid-tier commercial banking jobs and Big 4 accounting firm salaried positions are achievable - BUT ONLY if you are a TRUE SALESPERSON.

Opportunity for career advancement:
Join a dynamic team and build a rewarding long-term career in wealth management. Build your own client book develop and grow with them.

Opportunity for knowledge advancement:
Join a team of exceptionally knowledgeable advisors, researchers and executives and learn the trade with the most sophisticated investment bank in east Africa.

Fast-paced and stimulating work environment:
Be at the forefront of crafting financial solutions for affluent individuals that aren't readily available across East Africa.

If you are a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a passion for building lasting relationships and crafting personalized financial solutions, we encourage you to apply

Objective:

This job posting is for Operations Technical Manager at a small, but growing start-up company. Compensation will be competitive and opportunity for growth will be unrivaled. While experience and track record is important, what is more important for success in our small-team, fast-growing environment is desire to prove yourself and ability to confidently work on your own to grow an agri-processing factory and manage your responsibilities. Prospective candidates must be self-motivated, have a desire to achieve results and learn-by-doing

Responsibilities

Manager Factory Operations ,

·   Report directly to and work closely with the Managing Director

·   Plan daily, weekly and monthly production schedules and oversee the execution by factory staff

·   Oversee all materials movement; from raw material purchases though the operations process and up to finished goods storage and shipment

·   Pro-active, Attentive Management; spot problems before they escalate and continually develop recommendations and options for improved efficiency and team building for management consideration

·   Spearhead the trial runs and operations of the proposed bio char production plant unit scheduled to be installed later in the year

Report and 'Manage Up' to Executive Team

·   Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily production reports, weekly updated & plans, and monthly reports via Google drive and Cloud-based Inventory tools

·   Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related operational activities as needed

Perform Secondary Operations Responsibilities

·   Manage the installation and maintenance of factory processing equipment (example; nut dehuller, cold-press expeller and milling machine)

·   Financial management and control; assist the accounting team on payment management and processing, including appropriate documentation of all transactions from purchasing to selling

·   Logistics; organize and ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of all materials and payments for suppliers and from customers

·   Human resource development; responsible for starting and building a team of up to 15 factory workers in the Rift Valley, including:

o  Recruiting and hiring of factory staff both to build a strong team and manage labor costs

o  Manage staff leave, maintain zero staff unrest, comply with NEMA regulations, ensure zero workplace accidents, fire incidents and ensure staff training as necessary

·   Maintain records and compliance with local government bodies (NEMA, KEBS, etc) to ensure company is always in good operating standard

• Source, evaluate, and execute investment opportunities in emerging markets.
• Conduct comprehensive market research, industry analysis, and financial due diligence.
• Develop and implement investment strategies tailored to specific market conditions and objectives.
• Manage a portfolio of investments, monitoring performance and identifying value creation opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with entrepreneurs, management teams, financial institutions, and other stakeholders.
• Negotiate deal terms, structure transactions, and prepare investment committee presentations.
• Monitor macroeconomic trends and regulatory changes impacting emerging markets.
• Provide strategic guidance and operational support to portfolio companies.
• Prepare detailed investment reports and performance reviews.

• MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in investment management, private equity, venture capital, or corporate development, with a strong focus on emerging markets.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing, executing, and managing investments.
• In-depth knowledge of economic and political landscapes in key emerging markets, particularly Africa.
• Exceptional financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation, deal structuring, and legal acumen.
• Proven ability to build and leverage a strong network of industry contacts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Ability to thrive in a demanding, fully remote, and autonomous work environment.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of other languages relevant to emerging markets is a plus.