Lead Corporate Financial Analyst, Kuda
Office located in New Street Square, London
Free mobile bank for Nigerians
Be an early applicant
Free mobile bank for Nigerians
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
Office located in New Street Square, London
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To give all Africans on the continent access to banking services at prices they can afford.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, the ability to collaborate effectively across departments, and the capacity to present financial information to various stakeholders, including investors
- A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field from a recognized institution
- Proven 5-7 year experience as a Financial Analyst or FP&A professional, with a strong understanding of financial principles and practices
- Demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining complex financial models in Excel or Google Sheets
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and communicate insights effectively
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to present financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and/or Google Workspace
- Keen to travel to Nigeria and other relevant countries
Desirable
- Previous experience in digital banking/neobanks
- Experience with financial planning software or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Looker)
- Professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA) or working towards it
- Experience with NetSuite and its add-on integrations. Netsuite integration experience is an asset
- Prior experience/interest in Emerging Markets, preferably Africa
What the job involves
- We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented FP&A Financial Analyst to play a key role in our finance team
- Reporting to the Group CFO, the analyst will be responsible for developing and maintaining financial models, managing the budgeting and forecasting processes, and providing financial insights to support strategic decision-making
- Develop and maintain integrated financial models (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow) to support forecasting, scenario planning, and valuation analyses
- Lead the quarterly budgeting and forecasting/reforecasting process, working closely with departments to gather inputs and ensure alignment with company goals
- Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly financial reports, including variance analysis, to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic initiatives, such as new product development, capital expenditures, and business expansion
- Conduct scenario analysis and profitability reports to assess the potential impact of different business decisions
- Prepare materials for and potentially present financial results to management and investors, board members including presentations and board papers
- Support the development and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor business performance
- Respond to ad-hoc requests for financial analysis and reporting from various stakeholders across the organization
- Contribute to improvements in budgeting and forecasting methodologies and processes
- Share the experience and mentor the Junior Corporate Financial Analyst
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Kuda, which provides free mobile-first banking services for Nigerians, is one of the most high profile African neobanks in a fast-growing field.
On the African continent, almost half of adults remain without a bank, but most adults own a smartphone, meaning there’s huge potential for easy, mobile first financial services. In Nigeria, where Kuda initially focused its operations (it has now expanded to the UK), a median age of around 19 years also indicates that the neobanking market is ripe for mainstream adoption.
It’s also telling that Kuda’s lead investor was Valar, which also invested heavily in major disruptor banks N26 and Wise. Indeed, that this was Valar’s first investment in an African startup highlights its prospect for further growth.
The company has big plans for the future with an intention to launch in new markets, with further products, all the while maintaining its focus on the African diaspora.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
16% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Aug 2021
$55m
SERIES B
Mar 2021
$25m
SERIES A
Total funding: $91.6m
Company benefits
- A great and upbeat work environment populated by a multinational team
- Career development & growth opportunities
- A great work life balance
- Remote working option for certain roles
Company HQ
Holborn, London, UK
Leadership
Babs Ogundeyi
(CEO)Fomer PwC Engagement Manager, and former Special Adviser to the Governor on Finance in the Oyo State Goverment. Founded and sold car classifieds magazine Motortrader Nigeria to a major national newspaper.
Musty Mustapha
(CTO)Prior to co-founding Kuta, was a Senior Software Development Engineer at Standard Bank Investment Corporation, and a Business Solutions Developer at both Keystone Banks and First Bank of Nigeria.
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