Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

The African Management Initiative (AMI)

The African Management Initiative (AMI)

Accounting & Finance
Nairobi, Kenya
Posted on Apr 24, 2025
AMI is seeking a strategic and analytical finance leader to join AMI as the Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). This newly designed role will play a pivotal part in shaping the organization's financial future and long-term strategy. The role will lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis across our pan-African operations, supporting data-driven decision-making and capital efficiency.
This is a high-impact role for a commercially astute finance professional who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and is passionate about enabling African enterprises to scale sustainably.
Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

  • Partner with the CFO and senior leadership team to drive long-term financial strategy and performance

  • Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, including income, expenditure, cash flow, and capital planning

  • Develop and maintain dynamic financial models to support scenario analysis, resource allocation, and investment decisions

Reporting & Insights

  • Design and improve systems for monthly management reporting, business unit analysis, and variance tracking

  • Provide timely, data-driven insights on performance trends and recommend corrective actions where needed

  • Monitor and evaluate key financial KPIs and develop dashboards that enable real-time visibility and accountability

Business Partnering

  • Collaborate with heads of departments and regional leads to build capacity in financial understanding and ownership

  • Support strategic projects including pricing, market expansion, donor-funded program analysis, and cost optimization

Governance & Tools

  • Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and digital tools that enable scalability and compliance

  • Ensure financial practices align with internal controls, external regulations, and AMI's operational needs

Team Leadership

  • Manage and mentor a small FP&A team, fostering a culture of curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide professional development opportunities and build a succession-ready team

Requirements

  • A Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CFA) preferred

  • Minimum 8+ years’ experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or strategic finance roles

  • At least 5 years in a leadership or senior managerial role, preferably in a fast-growth, multi-country context

  • Demonstrated experience in financial modeling, data analysis, and performance measurement

  • Advanced Excel and financial systems experience (e.g., ERP, BI tools, Power BI, Tableau). Oracle Netsuite is an advantage

  • Strong commercial mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights

  • Excellent communication and influencing skills; ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams

  • Self-driven, hands-on, and adaptable; thrives in ambiguous environments

  • Passion for AMI's mission of enabling African businesses to thrive through practical skills and innovation


Benefits

Why Join Us

A high-impact, diverse and ambitious team with common values:
  • Be the best: We work really hard, are proud of what we do, and love delighting our clients with quality.
  • Own it: We step up to the task, never pass the buck and hold ourselves accountable for delivering results.
  • Push the limits: We ask why, embrace failure and try new things. We never settle.
  • Do what’s right: We act with integrity, confront dishonesty, treat people fairly and strive to contribute to the greater good
  • Always care: We don’t have ego – it’s always ‘team before me’. We are kind, we celebrate each other’s success, and we care enough to give honest feedback.

A dynamic office & team life:

  • Monthly team social events and bi-annual team buildings
  • Regular learning and coaching opportunities
  • A hybrid working model

Hiring Process.

  • A screening interview with our Talent Team.
  • An interview with your Direct manager.
  • A case study assessment.
  • A peer interview with the Team AMIgos.

At AMI, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating spaces where everyone across cultures, genders, and backgrounds can thrive and lead Africa’s growth.