- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience 8 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis at African Management Initiative (AMI)
Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
- AMI is seeking a strategic and analytical finance leader to join AMI as the Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). This newly designed role will play a pivotal part in shaping the organization’s financial future and long-term strategy. The role will lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis across our pan-African operations, supporting data-driven decision-making and capital efficiency.
- This is a high-impact role for a commercially astute finance professional who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and is passionate about enabling African enterprises to scale sustainably.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning
- Partner with the CFO and senior leadership team to drive long-term financial strategy and performance
- Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, including income, expenditure, cash flow, and capital planning
- Develop and maintain dynamic financial models to support scenario analysis, resource allocation, and investment decisions
Reporting & Insights
- Design and improve systems for monthly management reporting, business unit analysis, and variance tracking
- Provide timely, data-driven insights on performance trends and recommend corrective actions where needed
- Monitor and evaluate key financial KPIs and develop dashboards that enable real-time visibility and accountability
Business Partnering
- Collaborate with heads of departments and regional leads to build capacity in financial understanding and ownership
- Support strategic projects including pricing, market expansion, donor-funded program analysis, and cost optimization
Governance & Tools
- Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and digital tools that enable scalability and compliance
- Ensure financial practices align with internal controls, external regulations, and AMI’s operational needs
Team Leadership
- Manage and mentor a small FP&A team, fostering a culture of curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Provide professional development opportunities and build a succession-ready team
Requirements
- A Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CFA) preferred
- Minimum 8+ years’ experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or strategic finance roles
- At least 5 years in a leadership or senior managerial role, preferably in a fast-growth, multi-country context
- Demonstrated experience in financial modeling, data analysis, and performance measurement
- Advanced Excel and financial systems experience (e.g., ERP, BI tools, Power BI, Tableau). Oracle Netsuite is an advantage
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
- Excellent communication and influencing skills; ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams
- Self-driven, hands-on, and adaptable; thrives in ambiguous environments
- Passion for AMI’s mission of enabling African businesses to thrive through practical skills and innovation
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to African Management Initiative (AMI) on africanmanagers.zohorecruit.com to apply
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