Group Senior Finance Business Partner – Services and Technology at M-KOPA Solar

• We are seeking a strategic Group Senior Finance Business Partner with specialized expertise in Services and Technology. In this influential role, you will collaborate closely with our services & technology departments, providing financial leadership, analysis, and support to optimize financial performance and drive strategic initiatives within the Services & Technology portfolio.
• The Business Partner will be responsible for various cost centers including Platform Infrastructure & Services, General Management, Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Credit, Fraud, Legal, Impact, Business Development, Product Development, Security and IT Services

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Oversee the entire budget cycle, including creating cost center templates with current/previous period results for comparison.
• Ensure cost center templates include all assumptions calculations supporting budget numbers.
• Engage with cost center heads, guide them through templates, consolidate assumptions, and ensure alignment with senior management timelines.
• Upload budget data on Dynamics, reconciling between Dynamics balance and cost center budgets.
• Present final budgets to cost center heads to ensure alignment.
• Conduct monthly forecasts from February 2024 to December 2025 and yearly forecasts for FY 2026, FY 2027, and FY 2028, to maintain this cycle for future years.

Weekly & Monthly Packs:

• Develop and complete various packs and dashboards during the 1st quarter of 2024 to provide valuable insights for continuous departmental evolution.

Services & Technology Strategy Support:

• Collaborate with Services & technology leadership to understand business strategies and objectives.
• Provide financial insights and guidance to support strategic decision-making in the Services & Technology domain.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) for Services & Technology:

• Conduct detailed financial analysis of Services & Technology revenue, costs, and profitability.

Performance Monitoring:

• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Services & Technology, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Assess the financial impact of Services & Technology initiatives on overall business performance.

Decision Support for Services & Technology Operations:

• Provide financial guidance on Services & Technology resource allocation, and project profitability.
• Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate the financial implications of different Services & Technology strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Operations, and Marketing, to align financial goals with Services objectives.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration between the Finance and Services departments.

Risk Management for Services & Technology:

• Identify and assess financial risks associated with Services & Technology operations.
• Develop strategies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Financial Leadership:

• Provide leadership to the finance team supporting Services & Technology operations.
• Mentor and develop finance professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.

Technology Utilization:

• Leverage financial technologies and analytics tools to enhance reporting, analysis, and forecasting capabilities for Services& Technology related activities.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and manage the financial aspects of additional ad-hoc duties for the Services & Technology departments as required.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide insights beyond the designated cost centers.
• Actively participate in cross-functional teams to address evolving business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or professional finance certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are a plus.
• Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner or a similar role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with business leaders.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools, such as Excel, ERP systems, and data analysis software.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirements