Director of Commercial Finance at M-KOPA

Job Description

• At M-KOPA, we are transforming lives through innovative financial solutions and digital inclusion. As our Director of Commercial Finance, you will lead strategic financial planning and analysis that directly impacts our ability to serve underbanked populations across Africa. You will oversee pricing strategies that balance profitability with our mission to make life-changing products affordable and accessible.
• We operate in a dynamic, high-growth environment where your financial expertise will drive critical business decisions. You will manage complex financial models, lead profitability analysis across business units, and develop strategies to optimize working capital while managing credit risk. Your insights will directly influence our expansion strategies and help us create sustainable impact at scale.
• If you are passionate about using financial expertise to drive social impact and enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where your strategic insights directly influence business growth, this might be the perfect role for you.
• This is a hybrid role, you will be partnering with a diverse group of employees from our different markets and locations across the UK, Europe and Africa.
• You will be reporting to the Chief Finance Officer.

Expertise

• Our expectations are that you would be comfortable providing strategic financial leadership and actionable insights that drive business performance and profitability. You should have excellent financial modeling skills and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear recommendations for executive decision-making.
• If you value collaboration, can lead cross-functional initiatives, and are experienced in building high-performing finance teams, you probably have what it takes to join our team and shape our future.
• We are looking for candidates with 8-10 years of progressive finance experience, relevant professional qualifications (CA(SA), CFA, or CIMA), and expertise in pricing strategy, profitability analysis, and credit risk management.
• Your experience should include business partnering with senior leadership, driving financial transformation initiatives, and leveraging technology to enhance financial processes. Strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance short-term financial objectives with long-term strategic goals are essential in this role.