Greenspoon is Kenya's first and only online store for conscious consumers. The company specializes in connecting customers with the source of their products and is underpinned by a philosophy that conscious consumerism can help diminish the effects of climate change, and that through changing the way humans consume we will be able to achieve lasting change.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Management Accounts

• Own the monthly close process and production of management accounts to board standard (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Deliver clear, commercially focused commentary: performance drivers, risks, and recommended actions
• Build and maintain financial models that adapt to a high-growth, dynamic environment
• Support investor and board reporting, including variance analysis and forward-looking commentary

Cash Flow, Treasury & Working Capital

• Lead the rolling cash flow forecasting process (minimum 13-week horizon), with scenario planning (base, downside, improvement)
• Own working capital management end-to-end: payables days, receivables, and cash conversion cycle
• Manage banking relationships and day-to-day treasury operations
• Translate financial performance into cash impact and drive corrective action where needed

Supplier Strategy & Accounts Payable

• Own the accounts payable function and supplier payment strategy, including payment scheduling, creditor days management, and supplier prioritisation
• Develop and maintain a structured approach to supplier payment terms - balancing cash flow constraints with the need to protect key supplier relationships
• Lead supplier negotiations on payment terms, rebates, and promotional contributions where appropriate
• Monitor aged creditor positions and ensure timely, accurate supplier statement reconciliations
• Build systematic processes to replace ad-hoc, relationship-dependent payment practices with disciplined, data-driven approaches

Margins & Profitability

• Develop and execute strategies for margin management across product categories, channels, and cost lines
• Partner with commercial and operations teams to identify and close margin leakage
• Oversee product costing, promotions analysis, and contribution margin tracking

Cost Control & Operational Finance

• Implement rigorous cost control across all departments without compromising quality or growth
• Oversee inventory control processes, supporting stock optimisation, freshness management, and waste reduction - a material P&L driver in online grocery
• Monitor and report on inventory write-offs, expiry, and shrinkage; drive accountability for waste across the operation
• Provide financial insight into key operational decisions - logistics, fulfilment, private label, staffing

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead a finance team of approximately 10 people, including senior accountants and junior finance staff
• Set clear objectives and conduct regular performance reviews
• Build capability within the team - coaching, upskilling, and creating clear development paths
• Establish a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

Systems, Automation & Master Data

• Own financial master data and be a core architect of Greenspoon’s data standards
• Work with the ERP Consultant and IT resource to continuously improve Microsoft Dynamics reporting and workflows
• Drive automation of key finance processes; be proactive in identifying and implementing AI and digital tools to reduce manual effort and increase accuracy

Compliance, Audit & Controls

• Manage the external audit relationship (currently Grant Thornton) and ensure the business is audit-ready at all times
• Ensure compliance with all Kenyan regulatory requirements: VAT, Withholding Tax, Corporate Tax, and statutory filings
• Design and maintain pragmatic financial controls appropriate for a fast-moving, high-growth environment
• Flag risks early and propose practical remediation

Qualifications & Experience

• CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification, plus a Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field
• 5+ years of experience in chaotic, high growth & complex working environments with ownership on (part of the) finance function
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics (or a comparable ERP); comfort navigating and improving financial systems

• Own the monthly close process and production of management accounts to board standard (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Deliver clear, commercially focused commentary: performance drivers, risks, and recommended actions
• Build and maintain financial models that adapt to a high-growth, dynamic environment
• Support investor and board reporting, including variance analysis and forward-looking commentary
• Lead the rolling cash flow forecasting process (minimum 13-week horizon), with scenario planning (base, downside, improvement)
• Own working capital management end-to-end: payables days, receivables, and cash conversion cycle
• Manage banking relationships and day-to-day treasury operations
• Translate financial performance into cash impact and drive corrective action where needed
• Own the accounts payable function and supplier payment strategy, including payment scheduling, creditor days management, and supplier prioritisation
• Develop and maintain a structured approach to supplier payment terms - balancing cash flow constraints with the need to protect key supplier relationships
• Lead supplier negotiations on payment terms, rebates, and promotional contributions where appropriate
• Monitor aged creditor positions and ensure timely, accurate supplier statement reconciliations
• Build systematic processes to replace ad-hoc, relationship-dependent payment practices with disciplined, data-driven approaches
• Develop and execute strategies for margin management across product categories, channels, and cost lines
• Partner with commercial and operations teams to identify and close margin leakage
• Oversee product costing, promotions analysis, and contribution margin tracking
• Implement rigorous cost control across all departments without compromising quality or growth
• Oversee inventory control processes, supporting stock optimisation, freshness management, and waste reduction - a material P&L driver in online grocery
• Monitor and report on inventory write-offs, expiry, and shrinkage; drive accountability for waste across the operation
• Provide financial insight into key operational decisions - logistics, fulfilment, private label, staffing
• Lead a finance team of approximately 10 people, including senior accountants and junior finance staff
• Set clear objectives and conduct regular performance reviews
• Build capability within the team - coaching, upskilling, and creating clear development paths
• Establish a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Own financial master data and be a core architect of Greenspoon’s data standards
• Work with the ERP Consultant and IT resource to continuously improve Microsoft Dynamics reporting and workflows
• Drive automation of key finance processes; be proactive in identifying and implementing AI and digital tools to reduce manual effort and increase accuracy
• Manage the external audit relationship (currently Grant Thornton) and ensure the business is audit-ready at all times
• Ensure compliance with all Kenyan regulatory requirements: VAT, Withholding Tax, Corporate Tax, and statutory filings
• Design and maintain pragmatic financial controls appropriate for a fast-moving, high-growth environment
• Flag risks early and propose practical remediation

• Financial Reporting
• Management Accounts
• Financial Modeling
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Working Capital Management
• Treasury Operations
• Accounts Payable
• Supplier Negotiation
• Margin Management
• Cost Control
• Inventory Control
• Team Leadership
• ERP Systems (Microsoft Dynamics)
• Data Standards
• Automation
• Compliance
• Audit
• Financial Controls

• CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field
• 5+ years of experience in chaotic, high growth & complex working environments with ownership on (part of the) finance function
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics (or a comparable ERP)
• Comfort navigating and improving financial systems