Job title: Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst
Reporting to: Head of Commercial Finance
Core Hours: 8:00 - 17:30, Monday- Friday, additional as required
Location: Kampala, with travel when required
Company Overview
Our Client is the market leader in unsecured working capital lending in Kenya and Uganda.
They empower micro and small businesses to grow and succeed by providing instant access credit and training to unlock business growth, maximizing the impact for micro business owners. Products and services are delivered via mobile money and proprietary fintech systems and data-led algorithmic underwriting. The award-winning company is Africa’s highest-scoring fintech B Corp, the highest standard in global ESG and impact assessment.
Purpose: To Unlock Human Potential for Good
Mission: To Grow Business with Capital and Knowledge
Vision: The first choice for MSME growth in Africa
Role and purpose
The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst will play a critical role in shaping the financial strategy of the company, by providing insight and analysis to support decision-making and driving business performance. This individual will be responsible for creating and maintaining the company’s financial plans, analyzing performance, producing regular financial reports, managing financial risks, and providing support to senior management.
Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Planning
Develop and maintain the company’s annual budget and long-term financial projections.
Work closely with all business units to ensure budgets are accurate, comprehensive, and aligned with overall business strategy.
Provide regular updates to senior management on financial performance against budget
Analysis:
Perform in-depth financial analysis to support decision-making, including analyzing performance against budget and identifying areas for improvement.
Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting and scenario analysis for all products and areas of the business.
Monitor financial metrics and identify trends that may impact the company’s financial performance
Reporting
Produce regular financial reports for senior management, including performance metrics, trends, and forecasts.
Ensure that financial reports are accurate and timely and provide insightful analysis.
Work with the Head of Commercial Finance to develop and maintain effective reporting processes and systems.
Risk Management
Develop and maintain effective risk management processes to ensure that financial risks are effectively managed.
Provide regular updates to senior management on financial risks and their impact on the company’s performance
Cost Management
Identify and track costs associated with the bank's operations.
Work with business units to ensure cost management strategies are implemented effectively.
Provide regular updates to senior management on cost management and cost control measures to inform decision-making.
Strategic Support:
Provide support to senior management in developing and implementing the company's strategic plans.
Identify potential growth opportunities (eg new products) and analyze their financial implications.
Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
Stakeholder Relations
Interact with a variety of stakeholders, including senior management, the board of directors, investors, and regulators.
Provide financial information and analysis to support decision-making.
Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders to ensure that their financial needs are met.
Requirements
Qualification & attributes
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
Full ACCA or CPA is an added advantage.
A minimum of 4 years of experience in financial planning and analysis in a financial Institution.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, process and analyze large amounts of data
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in financial modeling and spreadsheet software.
Experience in the banking industry is a plus.
A flexible approach and a can – do attitude.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field
- Full ACCA or CPA
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in financial planning and analysis
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in financial modeling and spreadsheet software
- Experience in the banking industry
- Flexible approach and a can-do attitude
What We Do
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