Senior Principal Consultant: Financial Planning and Analysis at Cellulant Corporation

Cellulant is a digital payments business. We run an ecosystem of consumers, merchants and banks in which we facilitate payments and build value through the value-added services we layer on top. In building this ecosystem we serve different types of customers with different products, in a range that includes mobile banking products, mobile credit products, US...

 

Senior Principal Consultant: Financial Planning and Analysis

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience8 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldConsultancy  , Finance / Accounting / Audit 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Principal Consultant of FP&A will play a critical role in shaping our financial outlook, reporting, and business decision-making processes. They will be responsible for providing pivotal decision support and overseeing group financial reporting. This role requires leading a geographically dispersed team and understanding diverse cultural and country dynamics, both from a people management as well as an accounting and reporting perspective.

LOCATION:

We are accepting applications from candidates based in Africa or within the GMT time zone, with a maximum deviation of two hours behind or ahead, to ensure alignment with Cellulant's operational framework and team collaboration needs.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):

  • Lead the FP&A team to drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
  • Collaborate with senior management to understand and manage key business drivers and influence strategic planning.
  • Provide actionable insights and recommendations to optimize costs, enhance revenues, and drive profitability.

Decision Support:

  • Act as the primary financial contact for department heads and senior management, offering insights and data-driven business decisions.
  • Analyze market trends to identify business opportunities and risks.
  • Lead ad-hoc financial analyses and new business development evaluations.

Group Financial Reporting:

  • Oversee the consolidation of monthly financial reporting for all business entities.
  • Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant consolidated audit and group balance sheet reviews.
  • Drive standardization and improvement of financial reporting processes and systems across all regions.

Leadership and Team Management:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse and geographically dispersed finance team.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and excellence.
  • Champion best practices in financial management, ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations and adherence to company policies.

Stakeholder Management:

  • Develop strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders.
  • Communicate financial insights and updates to the board and senior management regularly.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have experience:

  • Proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting.
  • Expertise in consolidating financial statements from multiple entities.
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in finance roles, with at least 4 years in a leadership position.
  • Advanced knowledge of financial software

Qualification:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; a Master's degree or MBA is preferred.
  • Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is desirable.

Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial data in a clear and concise manner.
  • Cultural sensitivity and adaptability, with the capacity to engage effectively with a diverse team.

Personal attributes:

  • Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing teams and major projects.
  • Ethical behaviour and integrity.
  • Ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
  • Strong inclination towards innovation and continuous improvement.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Cellulant Corporation on cellulant-group.breezy.hr to apply

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