GENERAL MANAGER

Description

We are seeking a GENERAL MANAGER. This one is for finance leaders ready to step into full-scale business leadership.

Our client specifically asked for a GM with a finance background—a former Finance Manager or an experienced GM who is equally comfortable with numbers, strategy, and people.

Industry: Renewable Energy Solutions | Green Energy
Location: Mombasa Road, Nairobi
Salary: KES 500,000 Gross
📩 Apply to: jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke


Take the driver’s seat of a fast-growing renewable energy company. You’ll own the P&L, lead diverse teams, and scale operations while keeping a sharp eye on financial performance, sales growth, and operational excellence. This role is perfect for someone ready to move from finance to full general management.

You’ll Love This Role If You:
Want to move beyond finance into full-spectrum strategy and leadership
Thrive on big-picture thinking while still owning the numbers
Enjoy leading cross-functional teams—finance, engineering, sales, and operations
Get excited by building partnerships, winning deals, and driving market growth
Believe in renewable energy as a high-growth, future-proof industry

You’ll Struggle In This Role If You:
Prefer staying in back-office finance without people leadership
Avoid tough decisions, negotiations, or regulatory complexities
Dislike fast-paced, high-accountability environments
Struggle to balance details with strategic direction

What You’ll Do
Financial Leadership: Own budgets, cashflow, reporting, and compliance; drive profitability.
Operations Oversight: Ensure flawless delivery of solar and energy projects—quality, safety, and timelines matter.
Commercial Growth: Identify opportunities, Tendering ,negotiate proposals, and represent the business with clients, financiers, regulators, and suppliers.
People Leadership: Inspire a multidisciplinary team, build future leaders, and embed a culture of safety, reliability, innovation, and customer-first service.
Strategy: Shape expansion plans, optimise processes, and ensure sustainable growth.

What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Engineering; MBA/CPA/ACCA preferred.
10+ years of experience, including 5+ in senior leadership
Proven expertise in project finance, risk management, and large-scale P&L ownership.
Strong communication, leadership, and negotiation skills