Finance and Accounting · Full-time
Head of Commercial Finance Spirits
Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi, KenyaSenior · Not statedPublished 28 September 2026Closed 8 October 2026
About this role
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Role overview
EABL / Diageo is hiring a Head of Commercial Finance for Spirits based in Nairobi, Kenya. This full-time role suits experienced commercial finance professionals who want to lead financial performance and partner management in a complex, multi-country market.
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What you will do
- Lead the financial performance management for APM Spirits, tracking key metrics like net sales value, operating profit, and cash flow.
- Manage performance review cycles and improve financial visibility within partner-led markets.
- Drive commercial partners to understand market trends and their impact on performance.
- Build capability in commercial discussions and develop new customer and brand opportunities.
- Lead interventions on working capital, overdue debt, and creditor management.
- Partner with commercial teams to drive planning, pricing governance, negotiation strategy, and value-chain optimisation.
- Strengthen partner governance, standardise processes, and improve reporting quality in a non-SAP environment.
Requirements
- At least 5 years' experience in commercial finance.
- Qualified Accountant is strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to define and deliver commercially focused strategies and plans.
- Strong financial and commercial competence.
- Ability to influence commercial decisions and work well with cross-functional teams.
- Capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.