Role Purpose
To provide strategic financial leadership at Seven Twenty Holdings, overseeing all financial management,reporting, controls, and compliance.
The Head of Finance will be responsible for building a robust financial controls environment, driving the integrity of ERP-integrated financial data, and providing management with the financial insight required to make informed business decisions in a manufacturing and distribution context.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy
Provide strategic financial direction and analysis to the Managing Director and senior management team
Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts
Develop and monitor annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
Provide commercial analysis including product margin analysis, cost of production reporting and pricing support
Present financial results and commentary to management and the Board
Financial Controls & Compliance
Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive internal controls framework
Establish and enforce month-end close procedures including account sign-off and period locking in Odoo
Review and approve all manual journal entries, prior period adjustments, and balance sheet reclassifications
Ensure all statutory requirements are met including VAT, corporate tax, and financial reporting obligations
Manage the external audit process and be the primary point of contact for auditors
ERP & Systems Oversight (Odoo)
Take ownership of the Odoo accounting configuration including chart of accounts, product category account mappings, and journal settings
Review and approve all system configuration changes that affect financial postings
Oversee the resolution of all historical posting errors and ensure correcting journals are
accurate, authorised, and documented
Drive monthly reconciliation of inventory valuation reports to the general ledger
Ensure work order templates, BOMs, and manufacturing configurations are correctly set up before use
Inventory & Manufacturing Finance
Oversee the financial management of all inventory including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
Ensure monthly reconciliation of Stock Interim Delivered, Stock Interim Received, and WIP accounts
Review the weekly production WIP report prepared by the Production Manager and reconcile to Odoo
Ensure all Bills of Materials are costed accurately and updated whenever input costs change
Monitor and investigate all stock variances, ensuring appropriate authorisation and accounting treatment
Team Management & Development
Lead, supervise, and develop the finance team, setting clear objectives and performance standards
Identify skills gaps within the finance team and implement training and upskilling plans
Ensure clear segregation of duties within the finance function
Build a finance team culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
Qualifications & Experience
Requirement Details
Education CPA(K) or ACCA qualified. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce
Experience Minimum 5 years in finance, with at least 2 years in a senior finance management role
Industry Manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial operations experience strongly preferred
ERP Systems Hands-on experience with Odoo, SAP, Sage, or equivalent ERP. Odoo preferred
Technical Skills
Advanced Excel, financial modelling, cost accounting, inventory finance,and management reporting.
Personal Attributes
Strong leadership, high integrity, analytical mindset, and the ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment.
What we offer:
Compensation of KES. 100,000 [net] per month amongst other mandatory statutory benefits
A conducive environment with strong orientation to the organization and continuous support.