Finance Director – Kenya (Kenya Nationals Only) full-time NEW

Company/Division: inSupply Health

Domain/Unit: Finance and Operations

Application Deadline: October 19, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Primary Supervisor: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Organization Overview:

inSupply Health is an East African health advisory firm that designs people-centered, scalable, sustainable supply chain solutions. We focus on optimizing data visibility and use, workforce development, and continuous performance improvement. inSupply operates as a social enterprise, aiming to achieve business sustainability while advancing our social mission. We aim to transition short-term supply chain fixes into sustainable solutions that transcend specific projects or funding streams. Our work focuses on democratizing access to quality, affordable, and context-specific supply chain learning and innovations so that local and regional supply chain actors can improve the performance and efficiency of their supply chains and health systems, towards better health outcomes.

inSupply Health is headquartered in Nairobi, with offices in Dar es Salaam and across East Africa, and is affiliated with JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI). We collaborate closely with public and private-sector clients to design optimized, responsive, and resilient supply chain systems. Our dynamic team of local consultants delivers critical services supporting essential health products, adapting proven methodologies to local contexts for long-term impact.

Job Summary

inSupply Health is seeking an experienced Finance Director to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the organisation’s finance and operations function.

The Finance Director will play a key role in ensuring financial sustainability, effective resource allocation, strong financial governance, donor compliance, risk management and high-quality financial reporting. As a member of the Leadership and Senior Management Team, the role will advise the CEO and organisational leadership on financial strategy, organisational growth and the financial implications of strategic decisions.

The role will also lead and develop the finance and operations function, working across a complex, multi-country environment to strengthen systems, processes, controls and organisational performance.

Responsibilities:

1. Financial Strategy & Sustainability

Develop and oversee financial strategies that support organisational sustainability and strategic priorities.
Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO and senior leadership.
Assess financial viability of new business opportunities and strategic initiatives.
2. Financial Performance, Budgeting & Resource Management

Oversee financial performance, cash flow, forecasting and financial risk.
Lead budgeting, revenue forecasting and cost management.
Promote fiscal discipline, value for money and accountability for financial performance.
3. Financial Governance, Risk & Compliance

Strengthen internal controls, financial governance and risk management.
Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and donor requirements across operating countries.
Oversee internal, external and donor audits and follow-up on audit findings.
4. Grants & Donor Financial Oversight

Provide strategic oversight of grant and donor financial management.
Ensure effective donor compliance, financial reporting and escalation of material financial and contractual risks.
5. Systems, Processes & Organisational Effectiveness

Lead continuous improvement of financial policies, systems and processes.
Strengthen the Finance, Grants and Operations operating model, accountability and delegated authority.
Promote effective use of ERP and financial management systems.
6. Leadership & Team Development

Lead, develop and motivate a high-performing finance and operations team.
Build organisational capability and promote accountability
Qualifications & Experience

Academic & Professional Qualifications

Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline from a recognised university.
Qualified accountant with active membership of a recognised professional accounting body, such as ICPAK, ACCA or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of financial governance, accounting, taxation, statutory and regulatory compliance.
Professional Experience

At least 12 years of progressive post-qualification experience, including at least 5 years in a senior financial leadership role within an international development, consulting, non-profit or social-impact organisation.
Demonstrated experience leading finance teams in complex, multi-country or multi-office environments, preferably within East Africa.
Experience managing multi-donor grants, awards and contracts, including donor compliance, financial reporting and project-based financial management.
Experience managing organisational or project budgets exceeding USD 10 million, including budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, cost control and financial performance analysis.
Strong experience in risk management, internal controls, financial governance, taxation, statutory and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Experience overseeing internal, external and donor audits, including resolution of audit findings.
Experience developing and improving financial policies, systems, processes and controls.
Experience supporting business development and strategic initiatives, including proposal budgeting, pricing and financial viability assessments.
Strong experience with ERP and financial-management systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics, together with advanced Microsoft Excel and financial analysis skills.
Key Competencies
We are looking for a professional who demonstrates:

Strategic Financial Leadership & Business Acumen
Financial Governance & Risk Management
Analytical & Critical Thinking
Leadership & Team Development
Communication, Negotiation & Influencing
Integrity, Judgement & Accountability
Change Leadership & Continuous Improvement
How to apply
How to Apply:
This is a full-time position based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply through the online application link below by 19 October 2026:

Finance Director – Kenya
PLEASE NOTE: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be closed before the stated deadline once a suitable candidate pool has been identified. We encourage interested candidates to apply early.

inSupply is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

inSupply Health is a child-safe organization, and the safety and well-being of children is a priority for our organization. We have robust recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff are suited to work with the children served by our programs.

inSupply does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process and only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted using a company’s email address.