Location: Roo Bay Farm, Homabay (with travel to other VF Sites)

We are seeking a highly capable Finance Manager – Operations to play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial health of our operational departments, ensuring alignment with our overall business objectives. In this role you will be responsible for implementing robust financial processes, driving informed decision-making, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize efficiency and profitability across farm, lake, logistics, and sales operations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain robust End-to-End Business Process Management across various operations (Farm, Lake, Logistics, Sales).
• Drive financial planning and analysis to support decision-making and business growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and execute cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators to ensure operational efficiency and financial performance.
• Act as a co-pilot for all major investment activities at the farm, logistics, and in sales.
• Provide essential operational and financial inputs for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders, including: Farm and Lake Operations teams, Logistics Operations team, Commerce Leadership & Sales Operations teams, Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk Manager, Group CFO, Finance Directors, and Finance teams.

Skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline.
• A Master’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or another related field will be an added advantage.
• CPA-K or ACCA Qualification.
• Finance background in FMCG or Agriculture sector.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in operational finance combined with managing results together with the business/budget owners.
• Experience in deploying and using systems & methods to enforce controls and checks & balances.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within teams and sensitivity to organizational dynamics.
• Proven business partnering capabilities and commitment to disciplined and ethical business practices.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a willingness to challenge existing norms.
• Effective communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Benefit:

• Visibility into the world’s fastest growing aquaculture company.
• Ideal for a candidate looking to dive into a mission-oriented Organization.
• The team is committed to the candidate’s success and will provide coaching, mentorship, and unique exposure to people and experiences that come from the most successful leaders in the entrepreneurial community and the social sector.

About Victory Farms

Victory Farms (VF) was established on Lake Victoria in 2016 with both on-shore and off-shore facilities. The head office is in Nairobi, and its Farm site is in Homa Bay County, with distribution across Kenya. VF has since become one of the fastest growing companies in aquaculture globally – in its first eight months of operation, the Company became the largest aquaculture producer in Kenya. Victory Farms aims to become the leading tilapia farm in Africa over the next 5 years while maintaining the highest environmental and social standards; as the most sustainable tilapia farm in the world, adhering to global standards and best practices, and producing affordable, sustainable protein to feed millions of people across Africa. Today, it is the largest commercial aquaculture player in East Africa and operates one of largest hatcheries on the continent.

The Company is continuing to rapidly expand its vertically integrated model: production, processing, and sales & distribution, to keep pace with the rapid growth in demand for protein. To support this, Victory Farms employs world class technologies, people, and processes to build its model for sustainable protein production on the continent. VF strives for the highest standards in performance, execution, culture, and integrity.

VF’s growth trajectory provides enormous opportunity for excited professionals to uplift their careers and make an impact within a diverse operation. We recognize the utmost importance which contributions by individuals and teams have to the success of Victory Farms. We work to create a fantastic environment for our employees. An environment where employees have an opportunity to develop professionally and personally.

How to Apply

Please send a 2-Page CV and cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications to recruit@victoryfarmskenya.com indicate the Job Title as the email subject – Finance Manager – Operation