Key Responsibilities

1. Performance Monitoring and Analysis (25%) 

• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) across all departments to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide real-time performance insights to the CEO and leadership team.

• Identify areas of underperformance and collaborate with teams to design and implement improvement plans.

2.  Financial Oversight and Reporting (20%)

• Review and interpret financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

• Partner with the finance team to ensure strong internal controls and compliance with financial regulations.

• Leverage audit and financial expertise to provide insights into cost management, revenue growth, and profitability.

3.  Strategic Initiative Support (20%)

• Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive strategic initiatives and ensure timely execution.

• Provide data-driven recommendations for new projects, investments, and operational improvements.

• Lead short-term projects and initiatives to address critical business needs.

4. Project Incubation and Development (15%)

• Support the incubation and development of new projects from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with company goals.

• Conduct feasibility studies, market analyses, and financial modeling for proposed initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish project plans, timelines, and deliverables.

• Monitor project progress and provide updates to the CEO and leadership team, ensuring timely intervention if challenges arise.

5.  Operational Efficiency and Process Improvement (10%)

• Evaluate existing business processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

• Implement best practices and frameworks to streamline operations and enhance productivity.

• Collaborate with department heads to standardize procedures and eliminate inefficiencies.

6. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement (10%)

• Act as a key liaison between the CEO’s office and department heads, ensuring alignment on performance goals and strategic initiatives.

• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across teams.

• Engage with external stakeholders, including auditors and consultants, to ensure business compliance and optimization.

Key Qualifications 

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in business performance, finance, or operations, with a proven track record of delivering results.

• Strong experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting, with an audit background preferred (Big 4 experience is a plus).

• Demonstrated success in optimizing business processes and driving organizational efficiency.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• Advanced degree or professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CFA are highly preferred.

Power Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities to manage competing priorities.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to influence and align stakeholders.

• A proactive mindset with the ability to dive into details while maintaining a strategic outlook.

What's in it for you?

• Impact: Directly influence the performance and profitability of Kenya’s leading meat processing company.

• Autonomy: Lead key projects and initiatives with independence and decision-making authority.

• Growth Opportunities: Advance your career within a dynamic and results-driven organization with opportunities for leadership development.