Director of Financial Planning & Analysis at Andela

About The Role

• Andela is looking for an experienced and strategic finance professional to lead Financial Planning and Analysis for our Africa operations of over 1,200 employees.
• The Director will be responsible for partnering with business unit leaders to lead strategic planning, forecasting, and to support informed decision-making through the implementation of new financial frameworks.
• The Director will report to the VP of FP&A and will lead a team of two high-performing FP&A professionals while partnering closely with leaders across the global Andela organization to continue driving successful scaling.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the annual planning process, as well as recurring forecast updates to drive informed decision-making in key global functions.
• Drive Budget vs. Actuals meetings by bridging financial and operational results.
• Partner with key business leaders to provide strategic support and thought leadership as we scale our operations.
• Manage and develop a team of high-performing FP&A professionals.
• Implement FP&A best practices and develop new frameworks for analyzing the business and driving key decisions for operational efficiency and growth.

Desired Experience

• Minimum 10-15 years of Strategic Finance, Investment Banking, and/or Corporate Finance experience
• Experience in leading planning / budgeting processes within large and fast-growing organizations - preferably with a technology company.
• Experience managing and leading high-performing finance talent.
• Experience in partnering with multiple stakeholders to understand business levers, advising on financial and operational implications, and setting frameworks to drive accountability.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and tackle complex operational initiatives in a collaborative environment.

Benefits & Compensation

• Full-time compensation
• Full medical coverage
• Remote working
• Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet
• Oh, and a chance to change the world!