Financial Analyst Lead, Kuda

• 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

• We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst Lead 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