Analyst- Financial Planning and Analysis
2025-06-27T09:07:29+00:00
Bioversity International
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Accounting & Finance
2025-07-10T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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The Alliance is looking to recruit for the position of Analyst- Financial Planning and Analysis. The Analyst will provide financial support for the FP&A function by coordinating activities within a medium-to-large portfolio. The role is responsible for executing financial planning, reporting, and analysis tasks to inform decision-making across business units, acting as a liaison between Finance and internal stakeholders.
Main responsibilities
- Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process for assigned portfolios, ensuring data accuracy and business alignment.
- Support the development of financial models to assess business scenarios and trends.
- Conduct variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) and highlight key business drivers.
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry into ERP systems and reporting tools.
- Identify inefficiencies in current reporting processes and support improvements through automation or refinement.
- Collaborate with business units to understand financial needs and provide analytical support.
- Act as a liaison between Finance and assigned business units to ensure accurate reporting and two-way communication.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to support the interpretation of financial reports and discuss operational implications.
- Prepare and maintain regular financial reports and dashboards.
- Present financial information and recommendations to internal stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
- Perform any other duties that may be required.
Education qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, finance and related fields.
- CPA is a desired qualification.
- At least three (3) years of relevant work experience in finance units activities preferably gained in an international organization.
- Proficiency in relevant software packages (Microsoft Office Suite).
- Knowledge of or experience with financial management software.
- Full professional proficiency of the English language, both written and spoken
- Solid interpersonal, communications and teamwork skills; courtesy and tact, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different cultural and national backgrounds.
- Well-developed skills in personal organization, filing and priority setting, problem solving and accuracy.
- Strong client orientation and service approach
- Sound judgment and initiative; ability to work independently within the assigned area
- Working knowledge of other languages.
Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process for assigned portfolios, ensuring data accuracy and business alignment. Support the development of financial models to assess business scenarios and trends. Conduct variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) and highlight key business drivers. Ensure accurate and timely data entry into ERP systems and reporting tools. Identify inefficiencies in current reporting processes and support improvements through automation or refinement. Collaborate with business units to understand financial needs and provide analytical support. Act as a liaison between Finance and assigned business units to ensure accurate reporting and two-way communication. Coordinate with stakeholders to support the interpretation of financial reports and discuss operational implications. Prepare and maintain regular financial reports and dashboards. Present financial information and recommendations to internal stakeholders in a clear and timely manner. Perform any other duties that may be required
Bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, finance and related fields. CPA is a desired qualification. At least three (3) years of relevant work experience in finance units activities preferably gained in an international organization. Proficiency in relevant software packages (Microsoft Office Suite). Knowledge of or experience with financial management software. Full professional proficiency of the English language, both written and spoken Solid interpersonal, communications and teamwork skills; courtesy and tact, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different cultural and national backgrounds. Well-developed skills in personal organization, filing and priority setting, problem solving and accuracy. Strong client orientation and service approach Sound judgment and initiative; ability to work independently within the assigned area Working knowledge of other languages.
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Vacancy title:
Analyst- Financial Planning and Analysis
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Bioversity International
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 10 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 27 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The Alliance is looking to recruit for the position of Analyst- Financial Planning and Analysis. The Analyst will provide financial support for the FP&A function by coordinating activities within a medium-to-large portfolio. The role is responsible for executing financial planning, reporting, and analysis tasks to inform decision-making across business units, acting as a liaison between Finance and internal stakeholders.
Main responsibilities
- Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process for assigned portfolios, ensuring data accuracy and business alignment.
- Support the development of financial models to assess business scenarios and trends.
- Conduct variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) and highlight key business drivers.
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry into ERP systems and reporting tools.
- Identify inefficiencies in current reporting processes and support improvements through automation or refinement.
- Collaborate with business units to understand financial needs and provide analytical support.
- Act as a liaison between Finance and assigned business units to ensure accurate reporting and two-way communication.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to support the interpretation of financial reports and discuss operational implications.
- Prepare and maintain regular financial reports and dashboards.
- Present financial information and recommendations to internal stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
- Perform any other duties that may be required.
Education qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, finance and related fields.
- CPA is a desired qualification.
- At least three (3) years of relevant work experience in finance units activities preferably gained in an international organization.
- Proficiency in relevant software packages (Microsoft Office Suite).
- Knowledge of or experience with financial management software.
- Full professional proficiency of the English language, both written and spoken
- Solid interpersonal, communications and teamwork skills; courtesy and tact, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different cultural and national backgrounds.
- Well-developed skills in personal organization, filing and priority setting, problem solving and accuracy.
- Strong client orientation and service approach
- Sound judgment and initiative; ability to work independently within the assigned area
- Working knowledge of other languages.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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