The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager is responsible for leading the budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring processes across East African Holding (EAH) and its subsidiaries. The role ensures that financial planning aligns with corporate strategy and supports effective decision-making at the Board level. The FP&A Manager provides in-depth financial insights through data-driven analysis, evaluates business performance against strategic objectives, and identifies opportunities for financial optimization. This role also plays a key part in supporting investment evaluations and strategic financial initiatives to drive sustainable growth and shareholder value

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Prepare forecasts and budgets that align with EAH strategy for the Board office.

2. Ensure the development and implementation of overarching budget system throughout the companies. 

3. Monitor and evaluate implementation of annual plans. 

4. Set metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) that serve as a tool in monitoring performances. 

5. Track and analyze KPIs, measure performances against targets and identify causes of variations.

6. Provide insights and analysis to improve financial performances and decision making. 

7. Support EAH Board decision making process through data driven analysis including variance analysis, scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis etc. 

8. Assist investment analysis. 

Job Requirements

Required Qualification:

The Ideal candidate shall have at least a Master’s degree in accounting, economics, business management or other related field with relevant progressive experience for more than 7 years in high-level industry experience in financial planning, analysis and monitoring, and strong leadership in private or public enterprise. Additional international certification from ACCA, CIMA etc. is a plus.

Competence requirement:

• Good understanding of business objectives and relation with the overall business strategy. 

• Capability of translating complex financial data into information to help make informed decision. 

• Problem solving and creativity in data analytics to capitalize on opportunities and result in better performance. 

• Good inter-organization communication and collaboration skill

• Well-seasoned in strategic thinking and leadership skills. 

• Track record of using financial modeling, analysis and budgeting software. 

• Capability in managing multiple activities and priorities simultaneously.

• Strong multi-tasking, strategic thinking and leadership ability. 

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply via email to: recruit@eastafricanholding.com.