Finance Planning and Analysis Lead
Job Summary
- Manage and oversee the annual budgeting forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.
- Consolidation of overall comprehensive companywide budget linking to comprehensive functional budgets and into business units (up to profitability level).
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to support decision making across the organization.
- Monitor profitability by business unit providing insights and making the necessary recommendations towards attainment of the key company goals.
- Consolidate reports on profitability by business unit.
- Translate business strategy into impact on profitability and balance sheet.
- Generation of investment appraisal reports (on ad hoc basis).
- Analyse financial data to identify trends risks and opportunities for growth.
- Advice the Head of Finance on potential investments.
- Generate reports on payback period and risk associated with investments.
- Conduct detailed cost analysis to identify areas for cost optimization and process
- Monitor and report on product costing ensuring accuracy and profitability.
- Implement cost control measures and track their impact on the bottom line.
- Bachelors degree in finance Accounting or a business-related field. MBA or Advance degree is a plus.
- Holder of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (ACCA) or Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA) and any other relevant professional certification.
- 8 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis budgeting forecasting and financial modelling with at least two years in functional or team leadership responsibility.
- Knowledge in financial modelling and strategic planning.
- High proficiency in financial modelling and analysis tool such as Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with financial planning software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
- In depth knowledge of accounting principles financial statement analysis management reporting and local regulations and statutory requirements.
- Strong analytical attention to detail problem solving abilities and a result-oriented mindset analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to think strategically and provide insights that contribute to the strategy.
- Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills for collaboration with cross functional teams.
- Proven ability to co-ordinate and develop high performing team(s).
- Thought Leadership.
Required Skills:
Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management Industrial Relations Business Administration or a related field. Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP-K) Level Completion or Ongoing. Full Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) Mandatory. 3-5 years of experience in a similar HR Generalist role preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting. Strong knowledge of Kenyan Labour Laws Employment Act and regulatory compliance requirements. Experience in industrial/labour relations including working with unions handling CBAs and dispute resolution. Proven experience in recruitment and workforce planning particularly in production/manufacturing environments. Experience in grievance handling disciplinary procedures and employee welfare management. Familiarity with WIBA (Work Injury Benefits Act) and workmens compensation processes. Experience in HR records management including contracts disciplinary records and leave tracking.