{"id":100600,"date":"2026-07-11T08:34:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T08:34:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/finance-manager-manufacturing-africa\/"},"modified":"2026-07-11T08:34:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T08:34:49","slug":"finance-manager-manufacturing-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/finance-manager-manufacturing-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Finance Manager &#8211; Manufacturing Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Finance Manager - Manufacturing Africa\", \"description\": \"YOUR IMPACT\\nYou will lead the financial management of a high-impact FCDO-funded programme, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting, and effective budgeting to support program delivery.\\nYou will own core finance responsibilities for Manufacturing Africa MA, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance with donor requirements. This includes preparing and managing annual budgets, tracking spend against forecasts, leading monthly financial reporting and variance analysis, budgeting and planning call down studies, and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of invoicing and fund drawdowns. You will work closely with McKinsey Development Partners\u2019 MDP Finance Lead and program leadership to maintain robust financial oversight and ensure alignment with internal and client requirements.\\nYou will also support financial planning and decision-making by providing clear insights and analysis to the Team Leader and program leadership, helping to optimize resource allocation and program performance.\\nIn addition, you may provide selective, ad-hoc support to the Team Leader on operational or strategic priorities e.g., financial inputs to proposals, special analysis, or reporting requests, while maintaining a primary focus on finance delivery.\\nYour work will directly enable the effective deployment of funding to catalyze manufacturing investment across Africa, supporting job creation and economic growth.\\nYou will be based in an Africa office as part of the Manufacturing Africa program team within our Social, Healthcare and Public Entities SHaPE practice.\\nYOUR GROWTH\\nYou are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.\\nIn return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we\u2019ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.\\nWhen you join us, you will have:\\nContinuous learning:\u00a0Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.\\nA voice that matters:\u00a0From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You\u2019ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.\\nGlobal community:\u00a0With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm\u2019s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.\\nExceptional benefits:\u00a0On top of a competitive salary based on your location, experience, and skills, we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.\\nYOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS\\nBachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent work experience required in a financial management field\\n8+ years of corporate and\/or professional services experience\\nExperience working with donor funding requirements ideally FCDO or similar, including compliance, reporting, and audit processes is preferred\\nStrong financial management capabilities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis\\nAdvanced Excel skills and proficiency in PowerPoint\\nHigh attention to detail and strong ownership of accuracy and quality of outputs\\nAbility to synthesize financial data into clear insights for senior stakeholders\\nProven ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment\\nHigh level of integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive financial information\\nAbility to work in-person team schedules and office locations may vary\\nAbility to operate office equipment\\nStrong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-09\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"McKinsey &amp; Company\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-23T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> McKinsey &amp; Company<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-23<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>YOUR IMPACT<br \/>You will lead the financial management of a high-impact FCDO-funded programme, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting, and effective budgeting to support program delivery.<br \/>You will own core finance responsibilities for Manufacturing Africa MA, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance with donor requirements. This includes preparing and managing annual budgets, tracking spend against forecasts, leading monthly financial reporting and variance analysis, budgeting and planning call down studies, and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of invoicing and fund drawdowns. You will work closely with McKinsey Development Partners\u2019 MDP Finance Lead and program leadership to maintain robust financial oversight and ensure alignment with internal and client requirements.<br \/>You will also support financial planning and decision-making by providing clear insights and analysis to the Team Leader and program leadership, helping to optimize resource allocation and program performance.<br \/>In addition, you may provide selective, ad-hoc support to the Team Leader on operational or strategic priorities e.g., financial inputs to proposals, special analysis, or reporting requests, while maintaining a primary focus on finance delivery.<br \/>Your work will directly enable the effective deployment of funding to catalyze manufacturing investment across Africa, supporting job creation and economic growth.<br \/>You will be based in an Africa office as part of the Manufacturing Africa program team within our Social, Healthcare and Public Entities SHaPE practice.<br \/>YOUR GROWTH<br \/>You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.<br \/>In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we\u2019ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.<br \/>When you join us, you will have:<br \/>Continuous learning:\u00a0Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.<br \/>A voice that matters:\u00a0From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You\u2019ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.<br \/>Global community:\u00a0With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm\u2019s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.<br \/>Exceptional benefits:\u00a0On top of a competitive salary based on your location, experience, and skills, we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.<br \/>YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent work experience required in a financial management field<br \/>8+ years of corporate and\/or professional services experience<br \/>Experience working with donor funding requirements ideally FCDO or similar, including compliance, reporting, and audit processes is preferred<br \/>Strong financial management capabilities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis<br \/>Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in PowerPoint<br \/>High attention to detail and strong ownership of accuracy and quality of outputs<br \/>Ability to synthesize financial data into clear insights for senior stakeholders<br \/>Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment<br \/>High level of integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive financial information<br \/>Ability to work in-person team schedules and office locations may vary<br \/>Ability to operate office equipment<br \/>Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to McKinsey &#038; Company on www.mckinsey.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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