Head of Financial Planning & Analysis at Twiga Foods

Twiga is looking for a strategic finance leader to join our Finance team to own and advance our Financial Planning and Analysis processes. As Head of FP&A, you will report directly to the CFO and play a critical role in translating Company plans into achievable financial results. You’ll develop forecasts, company financial models, and work directly with management across the Company to align on plans and measure results. This role requires a deep background in financial modelling and analysis, strong communication skills and a great deal of interaction and relationship building with key stakeholders across finance and the leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Own the Company financial model (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow),
• Utilise Company data to develop detailed revenue, pricing and margin models and run sensitivity analyses
• Preparation and management of the Company’s Quarterly Rolling Forecast process with a focus on budget control and enhanced efficiency
• Collaborate with business partners and executive management on plans and provide insights. Hold budget holders across departments accountable for delivery of results
• Manage the integration and usership of Adaptive Insights planning & reporting software into day to day business practices
• Work with the Accounting team to evaluate and review weekly & monthly management reports, providing insights into delta’s in performance
• Collaborate with the Business Intelligence team to understand business drivers and recommend measures to further improve results
• Partner with the CFO to identify opportunities to improve current analyses and create robust new metrics
• Prepare monthly Board and management pack materials
• Undertake strategic planning and benchmarking analyses including Comps, M&A and Valuation modelling
• Assist the CEO and CFO in running the fundraising process
• Manage and train an FP&A Associate

Qualifications
Essential

• 7+ years’ experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (or similar) with a thorough understanding of financial accounting and management reporting
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or another relevant field
• Elite financial Excel modelling skills including the ability to build fully integrated 3 statement financial models
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a rapidly changing environment in order to meet deadlines
• Outstanding analytical skills, agile and hands-on, committed to making an impact
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Experience creating insightful presentations
• International work experience

Preferred

• Investment banking and/or management consulting experience
• Private Equity and/or Venture Capital experience
• MBA qualification
• CFA qualification
• CPA / ACCA qualification