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Senior Financial Analyst

Solvo Global

Finance and Sales full time Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya Posted 4 hours ago

Senior FP&A Analyst

Role summary~ Own and oversee the company’s financial planning processes and financial visibility. Ensure financials are accurate, aligned with budgets/forecasts, and enable data-driven decisions. Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and month-end financial review. Provide clear, actionable variance analysis and investigate business anomalies.

Responsibilities~

Own and manage financial planning processes~ annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and monthly close reporting Perform detailed month-end reviews to ensure actuals align with budgets and forecasts Conduct variance analysis and provide clear narratives explaining key performance drivers Build and maintain driver-based financial models for revenue, headcount, operating expenses, and unit economics Develop economic models for offers, promotions, pricing strategies, and new business initiatives to assess ROI and feasibility Conduct ad hoc analyses to investigate trends and anomalies (e.g., labor cost increases, operational expense variances) Create SaaS metrics reporting (ARR, NRR, CAC, LTV) and translate insights into actionable recommendations Partner with department heads to build, challenge, and refine budgets, hiring plans, and investment cases Support board-level reporting and strategic initiatives, including scenario planning and M&A analysis Drive continuous improvement in planning tools, reporting processes, and data infrastructure Leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance analysis, forecasting accuracy, and reporting efficiency Create financial visibility and coach business leaders to better understand financial performance and make informed decisions

Skills & Qualifications — What You Bring~

3-5 years of experience in FP&A, Strategic Finance, or related roles Strong finance foundation with deep understanding of financial planning & analysis Experience in high-growth environments (SaaS, telecom, or similar preferred but not required) Strong understanding of recurring revenue models and unit economics Advanced Excel modeling skills (including use of Excel add-ins) and strong data analysis capabilities Experience with financial and business systems~ NetSuite (required); Salesforce (CRM/ERP) preferred Familiarity with planning tools and BI platforms (Looker, Tableau, or similar preferred) Familiarity with SQL and data manipulation is a strong plus Experience applying AI tools in finance workflows is highly desirable Proven ability to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and determine root causes Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders High level of ownership, attention to detail, and bias toward action Comfortable operating across structured processes and dynamic, ad hoc business needs

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