Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

CDL was founded in early 2003 by its current Managing Director Lucy Mmari.Within her 14 year tenure in a well established logistics company, She honed her skill in human resources management and thereafter started CDL.

Our client, a mid-sized organization with interests in Architecture, Construction, and Urban Design, is seeking to recruit a Group Finance Director. This role provides overall financial leadership, governance, and strategic direction for the organization. As a key member of the executive team and Board, the Group Finance Director will ensure financial sustainability, support corporate strategy, and drive value creation across the group.

Responsibilities or duties

• Act as a core member of the executive leadership team, shaping overall business strategy.
• Provide financial insight and challenge to Board decisions, ensuring alignment with long-term objectives.
• Lead financial planning to support strategic initiatives including expansion and investment decisions.
• Present financial performance, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to the Board.
• Advise on risk management, capital allocation, and growth opportunities. Support expansion into new markets, sectors, and geographies.
• Translate architectural and design strategy into financially viable business plans.
• Oversee group-wide financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Deliver timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure robust budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and tax requirements across all jurisdictions.
• Support the Board in fulfilling corporate governance obligations.
• Act as Company Secretary (if applicable) or work closely with the role to ensure proper governance practices.
• Lead audit processes and manage relationships with external auditors and regulators.
• Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Develop and oversee enterprise risk management frameworks.
• Ensure adequate insurance coverage and business continuity planning.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and funding requirements.
• Optimize capital structure and financing strategies.
• Maintain relationships with banks, investors, and financial institutions.
• Oversee foreign exchange, investment, and debt management strategies.
• Drive financial performance across business units through KPIs and performance metrics.
• Support operational leaders with financial insights to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Lead cost optimization and margin improvement initiatives.
• Lead financial due diligence, valuations, and deal structuring.
• Support post-merger integration and performance tracking.
• Evaluate new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance function across the group.
• Develop talent, succession planning, and capability building within finance teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• Excellent Board-level communication and influencing skills
• Deep knowledge of financial management, reporting standards, and governance
• Leadership and team development capabilities
• High integrity and sound judgment
• Ability to operate in complex, multi-entity environments

Experience needed

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred)
• A minimum of 10–15 years of progressive finance experience is required, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Candidates with experience in the Architecture, Construction, and Urban Design sector are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Proven experience operating at Board or Executive Committee level
• Experience in strategy and corporate finance is highly desirable

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Financial performance vs. budget and forecasts
• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
• Return on investment and capital efficiency
• Risk mitigation effectiveness
• Audit outcomes and compliance record
• Contribution to strategic growth and value creation
• Note: Please note that this position is open to Kenyan candidates only.
• Benefits:
• Medical Cover
• Pension
• Air Time allowance
• Mileage Allowance
• Travel Allowance

• Act as a core member of the executive leadership team, shaping overall business strategy.
• Provide financial insight and challenge to Board decisions, ensuring alignment with long-term objectives.
• Lead financial planning to support strategic initiatives including expansion and investment decisions.
• Present financial performance, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to the Board.
• Advise on risk management, capital allocation, and growth opportunities. Support expansion into new markets, sectors, and geographies.
• Translate architectural and design strategy into financially viable business plans.
• Oversee group-wide financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Deliver timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure robust budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and tax requirements across all jurisdictions.
• Support the Board in fulfilling corporate governance obligations.
• Act as Company Secretary (if applicable) or work closely with the role to ensure proper governance practices.
• Lead audit processes and manage relationships with external auditors and regulators.
• Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Develop and oversee enterprise risk management frameworks.
• Ensure adequate insurance coverage and business continuity planning.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and funding requirements.
• Optimize capital structure and financing strategies.
• Maintain relationships with banks, investors, and financial institutions.
• Oversee foreign exchange, investment, and debt management strategies.
• Drive financial performance across business units through KPIs and performance metrics.
• Support operational leaders with financial insights to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Lead cost optimization and margin improvement initiatives.
• Lead financial due diligence, valuations, and deal structuring.
• Support post-merger integration and performance tracking.
• Evaluate new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance function across the group.
• Develop talent, succession planning, and capability building within finance teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

• Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• Excellent Board-level communication and influencing skills
• Deep knowledge of financial management, reporting standards, and governance
• Leadership and team development capabilities
• High integrity and sound judgment
• Ability to operate in complex, multi-entity environments

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred)
• A minimum of 10–15 years of progressive finance experience is required, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Candidates with experience in the Architecture, Construction, and Urban Design sector are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Proven experience operating at Board or Executive Committee level
• Experience in strategy and corporate finance is highly desirable