Partner, Financial Planning & Analysis

About the role

An international non-governmental organization, recruited through Stratostaff East Africa, is looking for a Partner, Financial Planning & Analysis based in Nairobi. The role covers parts of the financial planning and analysis work for the People & Culture, Public Affairs & Communications, Data and Digital Information functions, including budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, and involves business partnering with other teams to support financial decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Lead, FP&A on financial planning and analysis for the named functions, including annual budgeting for operating expenses and capital investments with senior leaders.
• Monitor progress against the annual budget and manage the quarterly forecasting process, and assist in consolidating budget and forecast figures.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend solutions, and provide data for multi-year financial planning.
• Analyze year-to-date results and help prepare management reports including variance analysis for senior management.
• Monitor spending on key initiatives and ensure proper accounting treatment, and prepare ad hoc financial analyses.
• Support procurement by drafting contracts in collaboration with Legal and the function's business partners, keeping commitments within budget and payment terms aligned with milestones, and develop policies and procedures and provide training.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration with a professional designation.
• 3-5 years of experience in finance, accounting or a related field.
• Experience in large not-for-profit, NGO or global organizations.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, and collaboration with internal business partners.
• Understanding of the CRA regulatory environment for not-for-profits is an asset.

Required skills

• Financial and management reporting, forecasting, budgeting and related IT systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting treatments and experience with financial modelling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking, communication and interpersonal skills.