Country Finance Director

Elliot Marsh Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Expatriate package

Career development opportunities

International exposure

Job summary

Elliot Marsh Ltd. invites applications for a Country Finance Director to lead the finance function across a large international agri-export business.

You will report to the Global HQ and partner with the Global Leadership Team to drive strategy, governance and performance in Kenya. The role demands a fully qualified accountant with extensive senior financial management experience, able to steer complex, cross-border operations and influence executive decision-making.

Qualifications

• Senior financial management experience in large, international organisations.
• Fully qualified accountant with strong governance and compliance knowledge.
• Ability to influence strategy and drive business performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of finance and financial control across the business.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting and performance analysis.
• Partner with the senior leadership team to drive strategic growth and risk management.

Skills

Finance leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Chartered Accountant

Job description

Are you ready to lead the finance function of a major international business and work directly with the Global Leadership Team? We have an exciting Country Finance Director opportunity!

Location: Kenya

Salary: Attractive Expat Package

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

About Us:

This is a senior role within a substantial international agri-export business operating in Kenya. The organisation serves international markets through large-scale operations, generating significant turnover and employing a large workforce. With a complex operational footprint and ambitious growth plans, the business plays an important role in connecting agricultural production with global customers.

Country Finance Director - The Role:

Reporting directly to the Global HQ, the Country Finance Director will provide strategic and operational financial leadership across a large and dynamic business. This is a highly visible executive role with responsibility for supporting commercial performance, ensuring strong financial governance, and providing insight that helps drive sustainable growth. The successful candidate will be a key member of the senior leadership team.

Country Finance Director - Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the senior leadership team to drive business performance and strategic growth
• Lead all aspects of finance, governance, compliance, risk management and financial control
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and performance analysis across the business

Country Finance Director - You:

• An experienced finance leader with a proven track record in senior financial management roles
• Commercially astute with the ability to influence decision-making and provide strategic financial insight
• Capable of leading teams and operating effectively within a large, complex and internationally focused organisation
• Fully qualified accountant

Benefits:

• Highly attractive expatriate remuneration and benefits package
• A challenging, career-enhancing role reporting directly to global HQ
• Significant strategic influence within a substantial international business
• Outstanding international leadership and career development opportunity
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on the performance and future growth of the organisation