JOB CLASSIFICATION

Job Title: Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Employment Type: Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB Summary:

The Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst is responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, project appraisal, and performance analysis. The role conducts in-depth variance analysis, translates financial data into actionable business insights, and provides management with strategic recommendations to support decision-making, improve financial performance, and achieve organizational objectives.

Key responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

· Lead preparation of the Group's annual operating budget in collaboration with business units.

· Develop and maintain rolling forecasts to support strategic and operational planning.

· Participate in the Group's Budgeting Loop by building financial models, evaluating scenarios, and preparing recommendations for CFO approval.

· Support long-term financial planning and resource allocation across the Group.

2. Financial Modeling & Investment Analysis

· Develop and maintain robust financial models to support business planning and investment decisions.

· Prepare business case models and feasibility studies for major capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects.

· Conduct project appraisals, investment analyses, and valuation models as required.

· Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to test key assumptions and assess financial risks.

· Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic capital investment decisions through financial analysis and due diligence.

3. Performance Management & Financial Analysis

· Drive in-depth financial performance analysis across business units.

· Prepare variance analyses (Actual vs. Budget, Actual vs. Forecast, and Prior Year) and identify key performance drivers.

· Participate in the Group's Performance Loop by building variance models and delivering actionable feedback to business units.

· Identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend actions to improve business performance.

4. Business Partnering & Strategic Support

· Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.

· Participate in strategic planning discussions, contributing commercial and financial recommendations.

· Evaluate new business opportunities and strategic initiatives, assessing their financial viability.

· Challenge business assumptions using data-driven financial analysis.

· Provide financial guidance and decision support to department managers and business unit leaders.

5. Management Reporting

· Prepare and compile monthly, quarterly, and annual business performance reports.

· Develop executive dashboards, KPI reports, and financial presentations for senior management.

· Translate financial and operational data into clear narratives explaining results, key drivers, risks, and recommendations.

· Submit timely and accurate performance reports to the FP&A Manager and executive leadership.

6. Financial Governance & Process Improvement

· Ensure compliance with the Group's Standardized Chart of Accounts (CoA) and financial reporting standards.

· Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of financial data used for planning and reporting.

· Continuously improve financial planning, reporting, and forecasting processes through automation and best practice.

· Support the implementation of financial controls and process improvements across the FP&A function.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

· Forecast Accuracy Rate: greater than 95% accuracy month-over-month.

· Cycle time to deliver monthly consolidated sector performance briefs: less than 5 business days post-close.

JOB Specification

Qualifications

Education:

· BA Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

·  ACCA, CPA, CFA, FMVA®, or an equivalent professional certification is advantageous

Experience:

· Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in FP&A, financial analysis, financial modelling or corporate finance

Skills Requirements:

· Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills; ERP experience is preferred.

· Strong analytical and business-partnering skills, with experience in services, trading, consulting financial sector or contract-based sectors an advantage.