Financial Analyst (Kenya)

Role Overview

This role sits at the intersection of finance, strategy, and operations, where you will translate raw financial data into clear, actionable guidance for senior leadership. Day to day, you will scrutinize budget performance, build and refresh forecasting models, and conduct deep-dive analyses of investment opportunities — turning findings into dashboards and recommendations that shape resource allocation and long-term organisational direction. Your work directly supports the institution's mission by ensuring every major financial decision is grounded in solid evidence, risk awareness, and a clear view of expected returns.

Key Responsibilities

• Track actual financial results against approved budgets and strategic targets, producing monthly variance analyses and concise operational commentary for management.
• Perform regular profitability and efficiency reviews across programmes and business units, identifying underperforming areas and recommending corrective actions that protect revenue and reduce waste.
• Design and maintain interactive KPI dashboards and recurring performance reports that give decision-makers real-time visibility into organisational health.
• Lead financial feasibility assessments for proposed projects or acquisitions, building detailed cash-flow models, ROI projections, and sensitivity analyses to inform go/no-go recommendations.
• Monitor the performance of existing investments and asset allocations, proposing rebalancing or exit strategies to maximise returns while keeping risk within acceptable thresholds.
• Advise leadership on capital allocation choices, investment sequencing, and growth initiatives by preparing clear comparative analyses and financial briefs.
• Strengthen enterprise risk management by identifying financial and operational vulnerabilities, then supporting the design of controls, contingency plans, and mitigation measures.
• Drive the adoption of data analytics, automation, and AI-assisted tools to improve the speed, accuracy, and depth of financial reporting and scenario planning.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A born-again, mature Christian who lives in accordance with the CITAM statement of faith — this is an essential condition of employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognised institution.
• Professional certification such as CPA(K), ACCA, or an equivalent credential is a distinct advantage.
• At least six years of professional experience in financial analysis, investment analysis, business analysis, or a closely related role.
• Proven expertise in financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and investment evaluation methods.
• Demonstrated history of delivering business performance analysis and supporting strategic financial planning in a structured environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, Power BI, and standard financial analysis platforms.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and presentation abilities, with a knack for simplifying complex data into executive-friendly narratives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, plus the confidence to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of AI technologies and their practical applications in financial analysis and reporting.