Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis at Andela

Locations: Lagos, Nairobi (Kenya)

About the Role

• The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager will report to the FP&A Director and working closely with the CFO.
• This individual will play a critical role in supporting the delivery of a first class finance function and be instrumental in driving quality commercial information to support the growth and development of the business.

What you will do

• Responsible for the preparation of the monthly forecast and quarterly business review for all functional areas of the business and related subsidiaries.
• Business partnering with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in the annual strategic planning and budgeting processes. This will include establishing assumptions, spreadsheet modeling, consolidation, analysis and presentation preparation to key stakeholders in the business.
• Responsible for preparing ad-hoc financial analysis to support senior management decisions.
• Routinely communicate business unit and company consolidated financial and operational performance trends, historical and forecasted, using appropriate metrics.
• Suggest trends, resulting implications, key actions, and strategic implications. Coordinate the capital spending review process for the company.
• Lead scenario modeling efforts for the development and growth of the portfolio. Participate as a key thought leader of the global finance team, influencing decision making, identifying finance priorities.
• Influence the accuracy and effectiveness of the corporate accounting consolidation and closing process and treasury operations through analytical review and trend analysis.
• Develop and execute processes to allow for routine analytical reviews of company financial and operational performance, leveraging business unit analytical resources and tools
• Coordinate capital review meetings, pre-review vetting process and all aspects of formal capital appropriation request (CAR) documentation.

What you should have

• A Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA).
• Degree in Accounting or Finance and / or MBA is preferable.
• Experience in preparing, analysing, and implementing accounting and reporting requirements.
• A proven track record in a complex manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• A desire to add value and providing a valuable contribution to the wider business.
• The ability to business partner and communicate with non-finance stakeholders effectively and articulately.
• A proven track record of building relationships at all levels within the organisation
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to gather, analyse and present data.
• Operations and commercial literacy.
• Ability to organise multiple responsibilities and deliver results in an accurate and timely manner while adapting to changes in priorities.
• Ability to influence and strategically partner with individuals of various educational and technical backgrounds, both inside and outside the organisation.
• Detail and process oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and follow up skills.