Head of Finance (Interior Design)

About the role

Career Directions Limited is looking for a Head of Finance to lead the financial function across its African operations. The role partners with the Managing Director and senior leadership to drive profitability, sustainable growth, strong financial governance, risk management and effective capital allocation. It covers financial planning and analysis, project finance, treasury, working capital, procurement finance, taxation, compliance, financial reporting and regional finance, and provides strategic oversight of Human Resources and Administration across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies, advise senior leadership on performance, investments and risks, and drive profitability and cash generation.
• Oversee project costing, pricing, tender reviews, budgeting and commercial negotiations, and monitor project margins.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and long-term planning, and prepare management reports.
• Develop cash management and treasury strategies, manage banking relationships and financing facilities, and optimise working capital.
• Establish financial controls and governance, and lead financial, operational, commercial, compliance and people-related risk management.
• Provide financial oversight of procurement and supply chain, including inventory valuation, stock controls and supplier performance.
• Oversee regional Finance, HR and Administration, including tax, employment, labour and statutory compliance, cross-border transactions, foreign exchange and transfer pricing.
• Manage tax planning, statutory reporting, auditor and regulator relationships and ensure timely audits.
• Lead, mentor and develop Finance, HR and Administration teams, and drive performance management, succession planning and change management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field; CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent is mandatory; Master's degree preferred.
• 10-15 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership position.
• Experience in project-based industries such as construction, interior fit-outs, retail, manufacturing, engineering or equipment distribution.
• Proven experience managing multi-country finance operations, preferably in East Africa or similar markets, and overseeing Finance, HR, Administration and shared services.

Required skills

• Corporate finance and treasury, financial planning and analysis, project finance and cost management.
• Risk management and governance, regional and multi-country financial management.
• HR and administration leadership, organizational development and change management.
• Stakeholder management, executive communication and cross-cultural, multi-jurisdictional management.