Finance Planning and Analysis Lead

Company: PIPOSOFT

Location: Kiambu

Job Type: Full Time

Apply Before: 2026-08-28

Job Description

About the job
Our client vertically integrated textile solutions provider seeks to recruit a Financial Planning & Analysis Lead reporting to the Head of Finance.
Roles and Responsibilities
Budgeting and forecasting
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.
Financial Modelling and reporting
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.
Financial Planning and Analysis
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.
Cost Analysis and Management
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.
Requirements
Qualification:
Bachelor’s 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.
Core competencies and Skills
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 teams.
Thought Leadership.

How to Apply

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Source: MyJobMag