Head of Strategic Finance - Nairobi, Kenya - $80,000USD DOE
This global micro-finance institution is seeking a Head of Strategic Finance. This is a unique opportunity to work for a truly remarkable company that are genuinely making a huge impact on the lives of people across East Africa for the better.
Working closely with the CFO and CEO, you will be responsible for owning the company's financial forecasting (including both short term- and long-range planning) and margin analysis to ensure that strategy achieves robust financial performance and they maintain their progress towards its financial targets.
Key responsibilities included but not limited to:
* You will build dynamic 3-statement financial models in Excel engaging with junior and senior stakeholders to build effective models, develop accurate inputs communicate model outputs to forecast business scenarios and make strategic decisions
* Maintain 12-month rolling financial and cash forecast, working cross-functionally to ensure accurate and up-to-date model inputs. Ensure that the forecast clearly communicates progress against targets and makes apparent any actions that need to be taken on cost reduction or fundraising.
* Use the model to create the annual budget and mid-year reforecasts, working cross-functionally and with the CFO & CEO to develop accurate forecast assumptions that are consistent with company's strategic and financial objectives.
* Use the model for long-range strategic planning and scenario development.
* Use the model to drive debt and equity fundraising discussions, working directly with lenders and investors as needed.
* You will analyse margin performance against targets and lead cross functional working groups to identify and track actions that need to be taken to achieve targets.
Essential
* You must have previous work experience, in one of the following roles, strategic finance, FP&A, corporate development, banking, or investing
* Significant experience building dynamic 3-statement financial models in Excel (Advanced user of Excel)
* Highly analytical mindset, with a love of problem solving and finding the solution!
* Proven background in fundraising, cash planning, budgets, strategy development long/short range
* Enjoys building effective models, develop accurate model inputs, communicate model outputs, and use the models to forecast business scenarios and make strategic decisions.
* Comfort with accounting principles
* Excitement about tackling tricky finance questions
Desired:
* Experience living and/or working in East or West Africa
* Experience with digital financial services and/or alternative lending
* Experience with debt or equity fundraising
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