Finance Manager

The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations of Solar Panda Kenya, ensuring robust financial management, regulatory compliance, accurate reporting, effective cash flow management, and strategic financial planning. The role will serve as a key business partner to the leadership team, providing financial insights that drive sound decision-making while maintaining strong internal controls and governance standards. This role reports to the Group CFO.

• Lead preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and manage month-end/year-end close, ensuring compliance with IFRS and company policy.
• Partner with department heads on pricing, profitability, and operational efficiency; deliver financial insights that support investment and expansion decisions.
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting; build financial models to support strategic decisions and investigate variances.
• Manage liquidity, working capital, and rolling cash flow forecasts; oversee banking relationships and payment processes.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, payroll accounting, and the general ledger, ensuring accurate records and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Establish strong internal controls and segregation of duties; supervise the finance team and identify/mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Ensure timely filing and payment of all statutory obligations VAT, PAYE, corporate income tax, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy, WHT, and others, acting as primary liaison with the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Coordinate external and internal audits, prepare supporting documentation, and implement audit recommendations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, building a culture of accuracy and accountability, including performance reviews and succession planning.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, or a related field; CPAK, ACCA, or equivalent required; Master's Degree MBA or Finance-related field will be an added advantage.
• 7–10 years of progressive finance/accounting experience, including 5+ years in finance management or senior leadership.
• Experience in renewable energy, PAYGo financing, fintech, telecoms, FMCG, or microfinance is a plus, along with a track record in budgeting, forecasting, audit, treasury, and managing multi-functional teams.
• Strong grounding in IFRS, Kenyan tax regulations, FP&A, treasury, internal controls, and audit/compliance management.
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems experience NetSuite, SAP, Dynamics, Oracle, or similar.
• High integrity, strong leadership, and excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, comfortable in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.