Group Senior Finance Business Partner – Services and Technology at M-KOPA Solar

1 month ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya M-KOPA Solar Full time
M-KOPA's mission is to make high quality energy affordable to everyone. OUR GROWTH SO FAR...

M-KOPA has connected more than 400,000 homes in Kenya,Tanzania and Uganda to solar power with over 550 new homes being added every day.

Summary

We are seeking a strategic Group Senior Finance Business Partner with specialized expertise in Services and Technology.

In this influential role, you will collaborate closely with our services & technology departments, providing financial leadership, analysis, and support to optimize financial performance and drive strategic initiatives within the Services & Technology portfolio.

The Business Partner will be responsible for various cost centers including Platform Infrastructure & Services, General Management, Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Credit, Fraud, Legal, Impact, Business Development, Product Development, Security and IT Services

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Budgeting & Forecasting:
Oversee the entire budget cycle, including creating cost center templates with current/previous period results for comparison.
Ensure cost center templates include all assumptions calculations supporting budget numbers.
Engage with cost center heads, guide them through templates, consolidate assumptions, and ensure alignment with senior management timelines.
Upload budget data on Dynamics, reconciling between Dynamics balance and cost center budgets.
Present final budgets to cost center heads to ensure alignment.

Conduct monthly forecasts from February 2024 to December 2025 and yearly forecasts for FY 2026, FY 2027, and FY 2028, to maintain this cycle for future years.


Weekly & Monthly Packs:

Develop and complete various packs and dashboards during the 1st quarter of 2024 to provide valuable insights for continuous departmental evolution.


Services & Technology Strategy Support:
Collaborate with Services & technology leadership to understand business strategies and objectives.
Provide financial insights and guidance to support strategic decision-making in the Services & Technology domain.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) for Services & Technology:

Conduct detailed financial analysis of Services & Technology revenue, costs, and profitability.

Performance Monitoring:
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Services & Technology, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
Assess the financial impact of Services & Technology initiatives on overall business performance.

Decision Support for Services & Technology Operations:
Provide financial guidance on Services & Technology resource allocation, and project profitability.
Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate the financial implications of different Services & Technology strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Operations, and Marketing, to align financial goals with Services objectives.
Foster effective communication and collaboration between the Finance and Services departments.

Risk Management for Services & Technology:
Identify and assess financial risks associated with Services & Technology operations.
Develop strategies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Financial Leadership:
Provide leadership to the finance team supporting Services & Technology operations.
Mentor and develop finance professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.

Technology Utilization:
Leverage financial technologies and analytics tools to enhance reporting, analysis, and forecasting capabilities for Services& Technology related activities.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee and manage the financial aspects of additional ad-hoc duties for the Services & Technology departments as required.
Conduct financial analysis and provide insights beyond the designated cost centers.
Actively participate in cross-functional teams to address evolving business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or professional finance certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are a plus.
Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner or a similar role.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with business leaders.
Proficiency in financial software and tools, such as Excel, ERP systems, and data analysis software.
Knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirements

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