Deputy Finance Director

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports to: Project Director

Functional Relationship: Finance Director 

Expected Project Start: 1 January 2027 

 

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 Deputy Finance Director to provide senior financial and operational leadership to the Project Management Unit (PMU) for a prospective donor-funded project expected to commence on 1 January 2027.

The role will provide financial and operational oversight across multiple countries, consortium members and implementation partners, ensuring effective stewardship of project resources, sound financial management, donor compliance and timely financial decision-making.

The Deputy Finance Director will work closely with the Project Director, Finance Director, country and technical teams, consortium partners and other stakeholders to translate project priorities into practical financial and operational plans and provide financial analysis and insights to support effective project delivery.

Important: Appointment to this position is contingent upon the project being awarded and the position being confirmed in the final project staffing plan. Further details about the project and donor will be shared with candidates who reach the final stages of the selection process. 

Responsibilities: 

1. Financial Leadership & Performance Management

• Provide day-to-day financial leadership and oversight across participating countries and implementation areas.
• Monitor project financial performance and provide timely financial advice and analysis.
• Promote accountability, financial discipline, value for money and responsible resource utilisation.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Management

• Lead preparation, consolidation and review of annual and multi-year project budgets.
• Coordinate budget revisions, forecasts and financial projections across countries and project components.
• Monitor expenditure, commitments, burn rates and budget variances.
• Advise project leadership on the financial implications of implementation and resource decisions.

3. Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Lead the preparation and review of accurate and timely financial reports and management information.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support project performance and decision-making.
• Strengthen the use of financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.

4. Grant, Contract & Partner Financial Management

• Provide financial oversight across the grant lifecycle, from budgeting and implementation through reporting, close-out and audit.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, grant agreements, contracts and organisational policies.
• Oversee financial aspects of consortium partners, subrecipients and implementing partners.

• Identify financial risks and coordinate corrective actions and capacity strengthening.

5. Financial Controls, Compliance & Risk Management

• Implement and monitor effective financial controls and ensure compliance with delegated authorities and financial procedures.
• Identify control weaknesses and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain oversight of project-level financial risks and ensure appropriate escalation.
• Ensure financial records and supporting documentation meet donor, statutory and organisational requirements.

6. Audit & Donor Compliance

• Coordinate financial aspects of internal, external, donor and project audits.
• Monitor donor financial conditions and reporting requirements.
• Track audit findings and coordinate corrective actions.
• Escalate material compliance concerns and financial risks.

7. Cash Flow, Treasury & Financial Operations

• Monitor cash requirements, liquidity, commitments and short-term funding needs.
• Prepare and review cash-flow forecasts.
• Coordinate funding requests, transfers and other financial requirements.
• Work with the broader Finance function on banking, payments, reconciliations and treasury processes.

8. Project Operations & Resource Coordination

• Provide financial and operational input into project planning and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, HR, Grants, Administration and other shared services.
• Identify and address operational bottlenecks affecting project delivery.
• Support project mobilisation, expansion and close-out from a finance and operations perspective.

9. Financial Systems & Process Improvement

• Ensure effective use of inSupply’s ERP and financial management systems.
• Identify opportunities to automate, streamline and improve financial and operational workflows.
• Support system enhancements, integrations and reporting tools.
• Strengthen the integrity and consistency of financial data.

10. Team Leadership & Strategic Finance Partnership

• Provide leadership, coaching and technical guidance to finance and operations staff supporting the project.
• Build financial management capacity among non-finance project staff.
• Serve as a strategic finance partner to the Project Director and PMU leadership.
• Provide financial recommendations to support project strategy, planning, resource allocation and implementation decisions.
• Deputise for the designated finance lead on project matters when required. 

Qualifications & Experience

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline. 
• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is mandatory.

Professional Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with active membership in a recognised professional accounting body, such as ICPAK, ACCA or equivalent, and in good standing.

Professional Experience 

• At least 12 years of progressive experience in finance and financial management, preferably within international development, consulting, non-profit or project-based environments.
• At least 5 years‘ experience in a senior or managerial finance role, with responsibility for financial operations, complex budgets and team leadership.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-donor grants, awards or contracts, including budgeting, donor compliance, financial reporting, close-out and audit.
• Experience overseeing financial management and compliance across consortium partners, subrecipients or implementing partners.
• Experience supporting proposal and new-business development, including proposal budgeting, pricing and financial due diligence.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, cash-flow management, audit, taxation, statutory compliance and internal controls.
• Experience managing significant organisational or project budgets, preferably USD 10 million or more.
• Experience working across multiple countries or jurisdictions, preferably within East Africa.
• Strong experience with ERP and financial-management systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience developing management dashboards, financial analysis and decision-support tools is an added advantage.

Key Competencies

We are looking for a leader who demonstrates:

• Financial & Commercial Acumen
• Financial Leadership & People Management
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Donor Financial Management & Compliance
• Stakeholder Management & Influence
• Risk Management & Financial Governance
• Planning, Organisation & Attention to Detail
• Continuous Improvement & Process Efficiency
• Strategic Business Partnering
• Integrity, Accountability & Professional Judgement

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 21 October 2026. Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and the recruitment process may close before the stated deadline once a suitable candidate pool has been identified. We encourage interested candidates to apply early. 

Click here to apply → Deputy Director, Finance 

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   

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.