Interim Finance Project manager - Finance Transformation

Duration: 6 months

Start Date: Immediate

Reporting to: Vice President Controllership

PROFILE INTRODUCTION:       

We
are seeking an exceptional Interim Finance Project Manager to lead a
strategic Finance Transformation programme for a leading financial technology
company operating across multiple African markets. This is a high -impact,
time -sensitive role that requires a seasoned professional with demonstrated
expertise in finance transformation, cross -border project management, and the
ability to drive rapid results in complex, multinational environments.

The
successful candidate will spearhead the centralisation of Controllership
functions across seven African markets (Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia,
Botswana, Tanzania, and Uganda), establishing a unified hub in Kenya while
ensuring full regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions. This interim
position offers the opportunity to make a transformational impact on the
organisation's financial operations and efficiency.

DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:         

• Lead
  the end -to -end planning, execution, and coordination of the Finance
  Transformation roadmap within an aggressive 4 -month timeline
  
• Define
  comprehensive project scope, objectives, key milestones, and measurable
  success criteria
  
• Drive
  accountability across all stakeholders and maintain momentum throughout
  the transformation process
  

    2. Market Analysis &
Transition Management

• Collaborate
  with finance leaders across all seven African markets to map current
  activities, processes, and tasks
  
• Conduct
  thorough assessments to determine which activities should remain
  decentralized versus those suitable for centralization to Kenya
  
• Develop
  detailed transition plans that optimize efficiency while ensuring full
  compliance with country -level regulations
  
• Create
  comprehensive role mapping documentation for project handover
  

    3. Stakeholder Management
& Vendor Coordination

• Translate
  complex business requirements into clear, actionable project deliverables
  
• Co -manage
  delivery initiatives with external vendor project teams and internal
  finance leadership
  
• Partner
  effectively with Change Lead on training programs, communications
  strategies, and change adoption initiatives
  
• Manage
  relationships with senior internal stakeholders and drive alignment across
  diverse teams
  

    4. Project Controls &
Performance Management

• Maintain
  rigorous oversight of project risks, budgets, and resource allocation
  
• Monitor
  progress against established timelines and proactively escalate issues
  when necessary
  
• Provide
  regular, comprehensive updates and maintain detailed documentation for
  Finance leadership and key stakeholders
  
• Implement
  robust reporting mechanisms to track deliverable completion and quality
  

       5. Operational Implementation

• Support
  the establishment and operationalization of the centralized Controllership
  hub in Kenya
  
• Oversee
  the selection and implementation of appropriate tools to support
  reconciliations, reporting, and oversight functions
  
• Embed
  sustainable processes for compliance, governance, and ongoing performance
  monitoring
  
• Ensure
  seamless integration of systems and processes across all markets
  

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Finance
  Transformation & Program Leadership
  
• Delivery
  Discipline & Execution Excellence
  
• Cross -Border
  African Market Experience
  
• Stakeholder
  Management & Communication Excellence
  
• Reporting
  & Decision Making
  
  

• Bachelor's
  degree in Finance, Accounting, Business
  Administration, or related field
  
• Professional
  accounting qualification: ACCA, CPA, CA, CIMA
  
• Project
  management certification: PMP, PRINCE2, PMBOK, or Agile/Scrum
  certifications
  
• Minimum
  experience 10 years: 5+ years in finance transformation or
  large -scale financial system implementations
  
• 3+
  years in project management roles with
  P&L accountability
  
• Proven
  track record in leading finance transformation and integration projects,
  preferably in African markets
  
• Deep
  understanding of accounting processes, financial controls, and regulatory
  compliance requirements
  
• Demonstrated
  success managing complex, cross -border programs across multiple African
  jurisdictions
  
• Hands -on
  experience in financial services or high -growth, complex organizational
  environments
  
• Exceptional
  communication skills with the ability to present to and influence senior
  leadership
  
• Experience managing remote
  teams and coordinating across different time zones and cultures
  
• Results -driven mindset with the ability to maintain accountability and drive performance
  
• Aggressive approach to problem -solving and stakeholder management when required