Overview

Cléza Group Ltd is seeking an experienced and strategic professional to join its leadership team as Head of Finance & Operations.

Founded in 2026, Cléza Group is an emerging Rwandan soap and skincare manufacturing company focused on building a modern African beauty brand rooted in quality, innovation, and purpose. The company aims to become one of East Africa’s leading beauty and hygiene product manufacturers by 2031.

This role is central to the company’s growth journey and will oversee:

• Financial strategy
• Accounting systems
• Operational management
• Business scaling
• Investor reporting
• Production efficiency
• Revenue planning

The selected candidate will work closely with leadership to build strong systems, improve operational performance, and support long-term expansion across manufacturing and distribution channels.

Why This Opportunity Matters

This is more than a traditional finance role.

It is an opportunity to help shape and scale a growing African manufacturing brand from an early stage into a regional industry player.

Professionals joining this role will gain valuable exposure in:

• Startup leadership
• Manufacturing finance
• Business operations
• Strategic planning
• Investor relations
• Supply chain management
• Revenue growth strategy
• Team leadership

The position is especially valuable for candidates who want hands-on leadership experience in a fast-growing company with strong expansion ambitions.

Application Tips

To improve your chances of selection:

• Highlight manufacturing or FMCG experience clearly
• Demonstrate leadership achievements with measurable results
• Include experience with:
  • Financial forecasting
  • Budget management
  • Cash flow planning
  • Investor reporting
  • ERP or accounting software
• Mention operational improvements you previously led
• Show examples of scaling systems or teams
• Quantify achievements where possible
  • Revenue growth
  • Cost reduction
  • Process improvements
  • Operational efficiency gains
• Keep your CV clean, professional, and achievement-focused

Strong Excel and financial modeling skills should be clearly emphasized.

Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

The Head of Finance & Operations will:

• Develop financial models and long-term projections
• Lead budgeting and financial planning processes
• Manage company cash flow and financial forecasting
• Prepare investor reports and financial presentations
• Provide strategic financial advice to leadership

Accounting & Financial Systems

The role includes:

• Overseeing accounting operations and compliance
• Managing financial reporting processes
• Implementing accounting and finance systems
• Strengthening internal financial controls
• Ensuring accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports

Investor & Stakeholder Management

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing investor updates and funding reports
• Supporting fundraising activities
• Building professional relationships with investors and partners
• Presenting financial performance data clearly and accurately

Operations Management

The successful candidate will:

• Oversee production, logistics, and supply chain operations
• Improve operational efficiency and productivity
• Support cost optimization initiatives
• Develop scalable operational systems and workflows

Team Leadership

Key leadership responsibilities include:

• Managing finance and operations teams
• Building a high-performance culture
• Mentoring and developing staff
• Collaborating with production, sales, and executive teams

Sales Strategy & Business Growth

The role also supports commercial growth through:

• Revenue planning and pricing strategy development
• Sales performance analysis
• Market trend evaluation
• Expansion planning into new markets and channels

Requirements

Education

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in:
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Related field

Candidates must have:

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in:
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Operations management

Manufacturing sector experience is considered a major advantage.

Applicants should demonstrate strong expertise in:

• Financial modeling
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Investor reporting
• Accounting systems and ERP software
• Cash flow management
• Financial analysis
• Operational planning

Experience with tools such as:

• QuickBooks
• Sage
• ERP systems
• Advanced Excel

is highly preferred.

Strong candidates should demonstrate:

• Strategic thinking abilities
• Operational execution skills
• Leadership and team management experience
• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Problem-solving mindset
• High attention to detail
• Accountability and ownership mentality

Applicants must have:

• Strong fluency in English (written and spoken)

The company is seeking a professional who is:

• Comfortable working in startup environments
• Able to build systems from the ground up
• Strategic yet hands-on
• Growth-oriented and adaptable
• Confident interacting with investors and stakeholders
• Passionate about scaling African brands

Joining Cléza Group Ltd offers the opportunity to:

• Shape the future of a fast-growing Rwandan manufacturing brand
• Work directly with executive leadership
• Lead operational and financial transformation
• Contribute to African industrial growth
• Gain startup leadership experience with regional impact potential

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications before the deadline through the official application process.

📅 Deadline: 8 May 2026

Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.