Finance Strategy and Analytics Manager

1 day ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Tala Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year
About Tala
At Tala, we're applying advanced technology and human creativity to solve what legacy institutions can't or won't. We are a global financial infrastructure company on a mission to unleash the economic power of the global majority, recognizing that today's financial infrastructure doesn't work for most of the world's population.

Our pioneering work and proven impact have earned us consistent recognition, including being named to:
CNBC's Disruptor 50 for five years. CNBC's World's Top Fintech Companies for two consecutive years. Forbes' Fintech 50 list for nine consecutive years.
Visionary investors, persuaded by the economic power of the global majority, have committed half a billion dollars in equity and debt to Tala's success.
Given the global nature of our team, we operate on a remote-first approach with office hubs in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India.
Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala, we'd love to hear from you
We are seeking a Market Finance Strategy and Analytics Manager who is passionate about developing a deep understanding of the business and utilizing data to inform strategic analysis and operational decision-making. This role will lead financial planning and business forecasting across the KE market, as well as drive key business initiatives within departments. What You'll Do
  • Understand the key drivers of the local business (e.g. growth, repayment, conversion, unit economics/lifetime value of customer) and collaborate with both Corporate FP&A and local cross-functional teams to articulate market strategy, monitor critical KPIs and support corporate forecasting
  • Support the head of finance in different analyses and perform detailed financial analysis to model out new investments, business cases, and strategic initiatives, identifying the potential risks & opportunities across different scenarios
  • Report on monthly market financial performance and analyze variances to plan/forecast, articulating the impact to the business from both the vertical (revenue/profit) as well as horizontal (unit economics/LTV) perspective
  • Support annual corporate operational planning and reforecasts, including budgeting for headcount, OPEX, and capital allocation
  • Support local CLT  in any analytical need and be an advocate of the market 
  • Liaise between in-market teams and country leadership to ensure alignment around business and financial objectives; 
  • Other ad-hoc projects and analysis
  • Invest in the team - bring your own personality, quirks, and let's have fun while leveling each other and the business up
What You'll Need
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or other quantitative degree
  • Experience in Finance or Accounting (minimum of 5 years of experience);
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence in an unstructured, cross-functional environment
  • Deeply analytical problem-solver. Bonus points for experience with data analytics languages (e.g. SQL, Python) and/or data visualization tools (e.g. Looker, Amplitude, Tableau)
  • Excellent proficiency in Excel
Our vision is to build a new financial ecosystem where everyone can participate on equal footing and access the tools they need to be financially healthy. We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we're proud to have a diverse global team that represents a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and experience. We hire talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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