Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Industrial Manufacturing

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?