Finance Manager

As the Finance Manager for our Tanzania operations, you will play a pivotal leadership role in overseeing all aspects of financial management, ensuring robust governance, and driving sustainable business growth in alignment with Group and Regional strategic objectives. You will be responsible for statutory and group reporting, budgeting and forecasting, tax compliance, financial controls, working capital optimization, and the professional development of the finance team, while embedding a strong control environment and ensuring adherence to Group, Regional, and local compliance standards including Rules of Procedure (RoPs) and internal control protocols.

This role demands a highly skilled finance professional with proven experience in multinational environments and demonstrated leadership capabilities. The Finance Manager will act as a strategic partner to the business, leveraging expertise in SAP R3, OneStream, and IFRS to deliver accurate financial reporting, insightful data analysis, and sound financial guidance in a dynamic and complex environment.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role, and hold a recognized accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA). An MBA or postgraduate qualification is an added advantage. The role requires a results-oriented, resilient, and collaborative leader with exceptional communication skills, unwavering integrity, and the ability to support both compliance and growth priorities.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

Recognized accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is mandatory

MBA or other post-graduate qualifications will be an added advantage

7–10 years of progressive experience in financial roles, with at least 3 years in a similar leadership capacity

Solid experience working in or with multinational organizations

Strong familiarity with Tanzanian financial, tax, and regulatory frameworks

Technical Skills

Advanced knowledge of SAP R3, OneStream, and Microsoft Excel

In-depth understanding of IFRS, local tax codes, and reporting requirements

Strong data analysis and financial modeling skills

Behavioral Competencies

Strategic thinker with strong execution capability

High level of integrity, professionalism, and results orientation

Ability to manage complexity in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Resilient, adaptable, and collaborative

Language Requirements

Proficiency in English and Swahili

Work Authorization

Must have legal right to work in Tanzania

We offer a competitive and fair salary for this role, along with comprehensive health insurance. Additional non-monetary benefits may include support for work-life balance and professional development opportunities.

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

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