We are looking for a mission-driven Head of Finance to lead our financial operations and strategy. This person will play a key leadership role in building robust systems, managing financial planning and analysis, and supporting the CEO in fundraising and investor relations.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on—able to strengthen financial discipline while guiding long-term planning and capital allocation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the finance function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency across all financial operations.
• Develop and oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making and growth.
• Lead cashflow management and scenario modelling to ensure financial sustainability.
• Build and strengthen financial governance, internal controls, and risk management systems.

Fundraising & Investor Relations

• Support the CEO in preparing and executing fundraising strategies (equity, debt, and grants).
• Lead preparation of investor materials, financial models, and data rooms.
• Manage investor relations, reporting, and communications to maintain confidence and transparency.
• Prepare board packs and financial performance dashboards for quarterly meetings.

Strategic Projects & Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with the leadership team on strategic initiatives including pricing, expansion, and capital allocation.
• Support evaluation of partnerships, new markets, and revenue opportunities through financial analysis.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board on organisational performance, capital efficiency, and risk.

Operational Finance Oversight

• Supervise the finance and accounting team, ensuring timely reporting, reconciliations, and audit readiness.
• Improve operational finance systems, processes, and reporting tools to support scale.
• Oversee payables, receivables, payroll, and procurement processes to maintain efficiency and compliance.
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and financial service providers.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory financial obligations.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ progressive experience in finance, accounting, or investment roles within high-growth or impact-driven organisations.
• Demonstrated success in managing FP&A, financial reporting, and compliance in dynamic environments.
• Strong financial modelling, analysis, and presentation skills.
• Experience leading or supporting fundraising, investor relations, or capital deployment (Series A experience preferred).
• Solid understanding of Kenyan tax, audit, and compliance frameworks; regional exposure is an advantage.
• Proven ability to lead teams and implement scalable systems and processes.
• Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Food/Trading/Agriculture industry experience is a plus