Back to jobs

Job in Kenya

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, Group

Safal Group Full Time Jobs Full Time Posted 2026-09-21

CountyNairobiCityNot specifiedContractFull TimePosted2026-09-21Close date2026-09-30Experience12 yearsSourceCorporate Staffing KenyaSalaryOpen

financial planninganalysis managerfinancebudgetingforecastingNairobifull timemanagementSAPPower BIinternshipentregador

Use AI for this job

AI summary

Safal Group is hiring a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, Group in Nairobi, Kenya. The role leads annual budgeting and rolling forecasts across Group entities, prepares management reports and performance analytics, and provides strategic decision support to the Group CFO. The position is full-time, on-site, and requires CPA, ACCA or ACA qualification with 12-15 years of experience.

Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes across Group entities
Prepare monthly Group management reports with KPI dashboards and performance analytics
Support M&A evaluations, capital investment reviews, and strategic initiatives
Requires CPA, ACCA or ACA qualification with 12-15 years experience
8-10 years post-qualification experience required
Advanced Excel, Power BI and SAP S/4HANA skills needed
Manufacturing environment experience preferred
On-site role in Nairobi, Kenya

AI job guide

Use this guide to check salary signals, requirements, documents, application steps and safety before you apply.

AI salary guide

Source salary available

The source lists Open. Confirm the final pay, benefits, contract terms and allowances directly with the employer before accepting an offer.

Can you qualify for this role?

Required12+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
PreferredPractical evidence in internship, entregador, financeThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.

Documents to prepare

Likely requiredUpdated CV
Role specificCover letter or short employer message
OptionalProfessional references
VerifyLicence, permit or professional registration
VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer

Application tips for this job

Place your strongest Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, Group evidence in the first half of your CV.
In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Safal Group and the role in Not specified.
Add concrete examples related to internship, entregador, finance, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
Follow the instructions from Corporate Staffing Kenya; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
Plan to submit before the listed deadline: 2026-09-30.

Source and safety check

Corporate Staffing Kenya
Original source link available
Application method is clear
Deadline is available: 2026-09-30

No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.

Never pay for interviews, shortlisting, medical checks, uniforms, or job placement. Confirm every application at the original source before sharing personal documents. Report suspicious listing.

Interview preparation

What experience makes you a strong fit for this Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, Group role in internship, entregador?
How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
Are you available to work in Not specified under the listed contract or schedule?

Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
Review the source and research Safal Group before the interview.

Ask what the first priorities will be in the role and how success will be measured.

Similar jobs to consider

Jobs in Nairobi Jobs in Not specified Internship jobs in Kenya More jobs from Corporate Staffing Kenya Internships in Kenya

Use AI to apply better

After confirming the original source, use Career Assistant to check role fit, tailor your CV and prepare a cover letter or employer message.

Check my role fit Tailor my CV for this job Generate cover letter / employer message

Original source description

Job Title: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, Group

Date Posted: 21/09/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Job Level: Management

Employer: Safal Group

Industry: Finance

Salary: Open

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 30/09/2026

Finance Jobs. Safal Group Jobs. Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, Group leading annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes across Group entities and preparing management reports, performance analytics and strategic decision support, requiring CPA, ACCA or ACA qualification, 12-15 years

Experience

Industry: Manufacturing

with 8-10 years post-qualification and advanced Excel, Power BI and SAP S/4HANA skills, in a manufacturing environment, on-site role.
Description
Reporting in to this position (designation and level)
Routine/Direct: 1
Functional/Indirect: None
Key
required:
General work
(years): 12 to 15 years
Post Qualification
(years): 8-10 Years
Key competencies and skills:
Technical Competencies
Financial Planning & Analysis
Financial Modelling
Rolling Forecasting
Business Performance Management
Scenario Analysis
Capital Investment Analysis
Budgetary Control
Data Analytics and Visualization
Business Intelligence Reporting
Leadership Competencies
Strategic Thinking
Business Partnering
Stakeholder Management
Influencing Skills
Executive Presentation Skills
Commercial Acumen
Change Management
Language
with SAP S/4HANA or equivalent ERP systems.
with financial planning and consolidation tools.
Practical use of AI-enabled productivity and analytics tools to enhance reporting, forecasting, and business decision support.
Key Success Measures
Timeliness and accuracy of monthly reporting.
Budget and forecast accuracy.
Quality of decision-support analysis.
Identification and mitigation of business risks.
Improvement in reporting automation and efficiency.
Stakeholder satisfaction and business partnering effectiveness.
Delivery of strategic finance initiatives.
Personality profile:
The candidate should demonstrate the following qualities
Interpersonal skills :
Team-working, conflict management and influencing/negotiating
Business skills :
Good understanding of the organization’s objectives, operations, market environment and ethical issues
Leadership and project management skills:
Leading others, managing resources and delegating effectively
Good Communication skills:
Written, oral and presentational skills, and communicating effectively with non-finance people
Problem-solving skills:
Taking a critical and methodical approach when problem solving
Risk management skills:
Understanding the sources of risk, and evaluating risks and methods for their control and mitigation
Encourages innovative thinking within the context of professional scepticism
Thinks proactively about the future, applying professional judgement and commercial intelligence and seeks specialist input when needed
Additional/specific work

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting
Lead the annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes across Group entities.
Coordinate budget submissions and challenge assumptions to ensure alignment with Group strategy.
Consolidate and present Group budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans.
Monitor forecast accuracy and recommend corrective actions.
Management Reporting & Performance Analytics
Prepare monthly Group management reports with analysis against Budget, Rolling Estimates, Prior Year and Strategic Plans.
Develop and maintain executive dashboards and KPI scorecards.
Conduct profitability, margin, working capital, and return-on-investment analyses.
Provide actionable insights on financial and operational performance trends.
Business Performance Management
Support quarterly and annual business reviews with management and business unit leadership.
Identify areas requiring intervention.
Benchmark entity performance against internal and external metrics.
Risk Management & Governance
Identify financial and operational risks impacting business performance.
Monitor compliance with Group financial policies and reporting standards.
Escalate material financial, operational, and governance concerns to the Group CFO.
Strategic Support
Support M&A evaluations, capital investment reviews, business cases, and strategic initiatives.
Conduct scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis.
Support ExComm and BRM reporting requirements.
Systems & Automation
Drive reporting automation and process improvements.
Leverage SAP, BI tools, AI-enabled analytics, and reporting technologies to improve efficiency and quality of insights.

Requirements

Qualifications required:
Minimum academic qualification: CPA/ ACCA/ ACA or equivalent
Qualifications as an added advantage: MBA
Professional registration: Yes
English
Computer literacy:
Advanced Microsoft Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint skills.
High Integrity Levels
Financial industry, accounting principles and regulatory guidelines.

Source and provenanceSource: Corporate Staffing Kenya. Last checked: 2026-09-27.Kazi Connect is a job discovery service, not the employer. Always confirm the vacancy at the original source.Summaries may be AI-assisted. Report inaccurate content.

Never pay to apply. Always confirm the original source and watch for payment requests, sensitive document requests, or unrealistic promises.