ABOUT US

In 2035, Africa will have the largest workforce in the world and will need to catalyse transformation by empowering its largest untapped resource - its people. The African Leadership Group is an ecosystem of institutions with a shared vision to harness Africa’s abundant human capital and transform the continent and the world by selecting, developing, and connecting 2 million ethical and entrepreneurial leaders by 2030. ALG was founded over 15 years ago by Fred Swaniker, a serial entrepreneur recognised by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of 2019 and his partners.

ALX and The Room are two brands of the African Leadership Group.  ALX is our training arm, focused on developing skills for the fourth industrial revolution - software engineering, data science, UX design, cyber security, etc. - to ensure that Africa is able to compete effectively as the world undergoes a digital transformation. The Room is our connection arm, a community that our young talent join to access a lifetime of extraordinary opportunities and meaningful relationships. To learn more about us, please read this article about why we launched The Room & this article about the impact of our development programs in African youth.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior FP&A Analyst, you will report to the Head of FP&A and be responsible for a range of FP&A areas, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and other ad-hoc financial projects. You will be expected to work closely with other members of the finance team, as well as the broader business, to support decision-making and drive financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

- Own the budgeting process and lead the monthly reporting process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial results to senior management.

- Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning, forecasting, and business analysis.

- Analyze key performance metrics and drivers of financial performance, providing insights and recommendations to support decision-making.

- Develop and maintain financial dashboards to track and monitor KPIs and other metrics.

- Partner with business leaders to provide financial support and guidance for key strategic initiatives and projects.

- Ensure compliance with all financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant from a recognised accounting professional body
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in FP&A, preferably in start-ups or scale-ups, with experience in SaaS metrics.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems, as well as advanced proficiency in Excel and other financial analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Planning tools (Anaplan) is a plus

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career development and growth within our fast-growing company.

If you are an experienced and motivated Senior FP&A Analyst with a passion for driving financial performance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.