Finance Specialist

7 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Crayon 🖍️ Full time 1,200,000 - 2,400,000 per year

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How you'll role

We're seeking a detail-oriented and commercially aware FPA Analyst to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making across the organization. The FPA Analyst will partner with business units to provide actionable insights and ensure robust financial modeling to drive strategic growth in a high-paced environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, and who is eager to shape how we measure success, allocate resources, and pursue new opportunities.

What you'll do

  • Build and maintain dynamic financial models and driver-based forecasts to support operational and strategic planning
  • Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to the Finance Lead and management team
  • Develop scenario modeling to support business planning and strategic decision-making
  • Monitor key financial metrics, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Support management reporting and prepare variance analysis for leadership review
  • Assist in preparing investor reporting, fundraising models, and business cases as required
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial plans align with operational goals
  • Drive process improvements and automation of reporting and analysis

What you'll need

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; CPA/CFA preferred
  • 2-4 years' experience in FPA, financial analysis, or corporate finance
  • Strong Excel, financial modeling, and analytical skills; familiarity with Xero, QuickBooks, or ERP systems
  • Commercially minded with the ability to translate financial data into strategic recommendations
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
  • Proactive, solutions-driven, and adaptable to a fast-paced, high-growth environment

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