Job Description

Industry:

Industrial Manufacturing

Location:

East Africa

Employment Type:

Full-time | Executive Leadership

Role Overview

An established industrial manufacturing organization operating in a high-volume production environment is seeking a

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

to lead its finance function and act as a strategic partner to senior management and shareholders. This is a

hands-on leadership role

focused on strengthening financial governance, improving cash flow predictability, and supporting sustainable business growth in a complex operating environment.

The CFO will bridge operational performance and financial strategy, ensuring strong controls, accurate reporting, and data-driven decision-making aligned with production realities.

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic & Commercial Finance

Partner with executive leadership and the board on financial strategy and capital allocation Translate operational and production data into actionable financial insights Support pricing strategies, procurement decisions, and cost optimization initiatives

Financial Management & Reporting

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes Ensure accurate preparation of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) Maintain compliance with IFRS and statutory reporting requirements Ensure audit readiness and strong financial documentation

Working Capital & Treasury

Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital cycles Optimize inventory, receivables, and payables management Oversee banking relationships, credit facilities, and trade finance arrangements

Cost Control & Operations Finance

Implement robust costing frameworks for high-volume manufacturing Monitor unit economics and identify margin improvement opportunities Work closely with production and operations teams to improve efficiency and yield

Governance, Risk & Controls

Strengthen internal controls and financial governance frameworks Manage financial, regulatory, FX, and operational risks Oversee tax, payroll, insurance, and compliance matters

Leadership & Team Development

Lead and develop the finance team across accounting, costing, treasury, and payroll Drive process improvements, systems enhancement, and ERP optimization Build a disciplined, execution-focused finance function

Candidate ProfileEssential Experience

Minimum

10+ years

of progressive finance leadership experience Previous experience as

CFO, Finance Director, or Senior Finance Leader

Strong background in

manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, commodities, or industrial operations

Proven experience working in

Africa or emerging markets

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in

Finance, Accounting, Economics

, or related field Professional certification

CPA / ACCA / CIMA / CA

(mandatory) MBA or advanced finance qualification is an advantage

Core Competencies

Commercially astute with strong operational understanding Comfortable working closely with factory and production environments High integrity with a strong governance mindset Resilient, pragmatic, and execution-driven Effective in complex, emerging-market operating environments

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive executive compensation aligned with regional market benchmarks Performance-linked incentives tied to cash flow, controls, and profitability Relocation and local market structuring available for the right candidate
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

Nationality? Are you interested in working in Tanzania, East Africa?? Strong background in manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, commodities, or industrial operations? Previous experience as CFO, Finance Director, or Senior Finance Leader? Expected Salary? (AED) * Notice Period?