Financial Planning and Analysis Lead

About the role

A client of Summit Recruitment & Search, a leading recruitment and executive search agency in Nairobi, is looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis Lead based in Nairobi. The role reports to the Head of Finance and covers financial planning, business and financial analysis, management reporting, executive presentations and support of strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets in line with internal guidelines and oversee their implementation.
• Support Business Unit leaders in developing timely and accurate quarterly forecasts and monitor execution.
• Track monthly key performance indicators across business lines and recommend performance improvements.
• Prepare and maintain product and service pricing, including costings for all revenue lines.
• Review reconciliations on resource deployment versus billing across revenue streams.
• Develop financial presentations for Group HQ, the Board, the Country Director and senior management.
• Analyse financial data and prepare reports and dashboards for senior leadership.

Required profile

• Minimum of 4 years' relevant experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field from a recognised university.
• Professional qualification CPA (K) or ACCA Finalist.
• Experience in financial analysis and due diligence.
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in ERP and accounting systems.
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including financial modelling and data analysis.

Applications are made through the recruiter, Summit Recruitment & Search Africa, which states it cannot respond to every applicant and advises candidates to check back after two weeks if they have not heard back.