Finance Manager
About the role
Silverleaf Academy Ltd is seeking a strategic Finance Manager to lead financial strategy, capital planning, fundraising, financial systems, governance, and enterprise-wide performance as the organization expands its education network across Tanzania. Responsibilities: • Lead the refinement of Silverleaf’s 10-year financial forecast and expansion model in alignment with the Board-approved growth plan. • Develop and maintain dynamic organization-wide and multi-scenario financial models. • Translate expansion strategy into a multi-year capital funding strategy and advise on the appropriate capital structure for schools and the parent company. • Advise the Managing Director and Board on operational growth pace and risk-adjusted scenario planning. • Lead the financial aspects of pre- and post-merger acquisition activities. • Facilitate pricing strategies for academic services and other school offerings to achieve target profitability. • Design and manage the organization’s capital structure across grants, debt, equity, and blended finance. • Analyze the implications of funding rounds and acquisitions on ownership, dilution, and governance rights. • Maintain current ownership and prospective dilution scenarios through an up-to-date cap table. • Advise on financing sequencing and the appropriate balance of grant, equity, and debt funding. • Partner with the Managing Director on investor and lender relationships, term sheet negotiations, due diligence, and closing processes. • Ensure efficient deployment of capital for acquired assets and growth initiatives. • Develop and manage consolidated annual budgets and budgets for individual schools or assets. • Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual cash flow requirements. • Establish and monitor enterprise-level financial KPIs, including revenue, profitability, liquidity, unit economics, and return on invested capital. • Shift financial reporting toward forward-looking decision support. • Design and implement finance management systems and processes supporting organizational growth. • Automate payroll processing, fee collection reconciliation, procurement workflows, and statutory reporting. • Standardize financial operations, chart of accounts, and reporting structures across schools and the enterprise. • Build real-time dashboards and data pipelines for financial visibility. • Align finance systems with enrollment, HR, operations, and academic data. • Evaluate and implement suitable ERP, school management, and accounting platforms. • Produce Board- and leadership-ready financial reports and narratives. • Strengthen governance, internal controls, and financial risk management across the organization. • Ensure statutory, tax, and regulatory compliance across all entities. • Lead external audits and Board Finance Committee engagements. • Mitigate foreign exchange, regulatory, and compliance risks. • Develop and maintain a risk register and scenario-based contingency planning framework. • Build and lead a high-performing finance team through recruitment, retention, and talent development. • Embed finance as a strategic partner across business functions. • Build financial literacy among non-finance leaders and foster accountability, transparency, and cost-effectiveness. How to apply: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Send your CV and cover letter to: jobs@silverleaf.co.tz
Key requirements
- Strategic financial leadership
- Capital structure strategy and blended finance
- Financial modelling, scenario planning, and sensitivity analysis
- Cap table management and dilution analysis
- Budgeting and cash flow management
- Fundraising, investor relations, and lender engagement
- Financial systems implementation and process automation
- ERP and accounting systems knowledge
- Data visualization and dashboard development
- Enterprise KPI development and performance management
- Tanzanian statutory, tax, and regulatory compliance
- Governance, internal controls, audit, and financial risk management
- Board-level communication and presentation
- Team leadership and talent development
- Clear communication of complex financial concepts
- Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills