Financial Planning & Analysis Manager at Achyutam

We are hiring for the role of FP&A manager for one of our clients in Kenya. You will be responsible for driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for the organization. This position works closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to provide actionable insights, support strategic decision-making, and ensure financial discipline across the business.
Key Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Develop financial models to support business outlook and scenario planning.
• Coordinate with department heads to gather assumptions and validate inputs.
• Financial Analysis
• Perform variance analysis (budget vs actual) on revenue, cost, and profitability.
• Track key KPIs and prepare monthly financial dashboards.
• Identify business trends, risks, and opportunities based on financial performance.
• Management Reporting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual MIS reports for leadership.
• Present insights on financial performance and business drivers.
• Support board presentations and investor reporting (if applicable).
• Business Partnering
• Work with sales, operations, and procurement teams to understand business needs.
• Provide financial guidance for pricing decisions, cost control, and investment evaluations.
• Support strategic projects with financial analysis (ROI, cost-benefit, payback period).
• Financial Modelling
• Build and maintain dynamic financial models for business planning.
• Support long-term strategic planning (3–5 year business plan).
• Process Improvement
• Streamline reporting, automate FP&A processes, and improve data accuracy.
• Enhance the budgeting and forecasting tools/systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA/CA/CMA preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in FP&A, MIS, or financial analysis (based on seniority).
• Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and financial ratios.
• The person must have excellent command in Advanced Excel & financial modelling skills; exposure to ERP (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite) preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.