Key Responsibilities
Financial Modelling
Build, maintain, and refine financial models covering ISA portfolio performance, fund-level economics, and Group-level consolidations
Develop and own scenario-based models assessing the impact of key variables, deployment timing, repayment rates, FX movements, and salary growth — on portfolio and company financial performance
Support financial feasibility assessments for new Business Development initiatives, including IRR, NPV, and FX sensitivity analysis
Contribute to impairment calculations and ECL estimation processes across all operating markets
Financial Planning & Analysis
Track budget vs. actuals across departments and countries — providing structured variance analysis with clear commentary
Support financial planning, forecasting, and annual budgeting cycles — including multi-scenario planning
Assist in preparing financial inputs for EXCO, Board, and investor reporting cycles
Contribute to the 2027 Strategic Annual Plan with scenario overviews covering deployment timing, tranche mix, and FX impact
Reporting & Data Management
Build and maintain integrated financial reports using internal datasets, ensuring complete, timely, and actionable outputs for key stakeholders
Review existing reports and enhance structure, clarity, and utility for decision-making
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Credit, and Programme teams to integrate data inputs for unified reporting
Utilize the Data Warehouse as the primary data source for all financial reporting — ensuring alignment, consistency, and data accuracy
Process Improvement & Documentation
Assist in automating repetitive financial tasks and improving data flow between systems
Document key FP&A processes such as ISA calculations, impairment methodology, and reporting workflows
Identify and implement opportunities to improve reporting quality, internal controls, and process efficiency
Contribute to the team's SOP and Runbook library across core FP&A functions
Requirements
Educational Qualifications
Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, Accounting, or a related field
Professional certification (CFA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is an advantage
Technical Skills, Competencies & Experience
3 - 6 years of experience in a financial analysis, FP&A, investment analysis, or financial modelling role
Demonstrated ability to independently build complex financial models, including 3-statement models (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) from scratch; this is non-negotiable
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets — non-negotiable
Familiarity with Power BI, Looker, or Python is an advantage
Strong understanding of financial reporting frameworks, modelling principles, and portfolio analytics
Exposure to microfinance, development finance, or impact investing is a plus — but not required
Experience working across African markets is preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to present financial outputs clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Detail-oriented, structured thinker with a strong interest in process improvement and data integrity
Curious, proactive, and self-driven — comfortable operating in a fast-moving, lean team environment