Finance planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst
| Finance| Nairobi

Sistema.bio, we work with farmers to improve life on Earth.

At Sistema.bio, we firmly believe that the transition to renewable energy, the reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the adoption of regenerative farming are essential to ensuring a thriving world for current and future generations.

We empower family farms across Africa, Asia, and Latin America with innovative biodigester and biofertilizer technology, alongside training, customer service, and financing, enabling them to become more independent and productive.

Our mission drives action at the intersection of food security, social justice, and climate change.

You have the opportunity to become an integral part of this impactful story!

Your mission at Sistema.bio:

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) provides a strategic financial partnership to the business. The role leads cross-functional efforts to generate forward-looking, actionable insights that drive strategic value and inform key business decisions across the organisation.

You’ll be in charge of:

1. Financial Reporting and Performance Analysis

• Preparing and analysing monthly management accounts, providing clear insights to support leadership decision-making.
• Preparing and sharing Africa P&L and country-level management reports with the Africa leadership team by the 10th calendar day of each month (Leadership Data Book).
• Preparing and presenting performance insights and commentary in slide format for leadership review by the 10th calendar day of each month.
• Sharing revenue reports with the global finance team by the 5th calendar day of each month.
• Submitting monthly financials and other required reports to the global finance team within agreed timelines.
• Sharing the complete monthly credit portfolio report by the 5th calendar day of each month.
• Delivering operations reports and analytics by the 10th of the following month.
• Preparing and sharing departmental cost analysis and variance reports with respective Heads of Department.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting, and Reviews

• Coordinating quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring delivery on time with less than 5 percent deviation.
• Leading the annual budgeting cycle, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
• Facilitating weekly and monthly results review meetings, highlighting risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.

3. Process Improvement and Systems Optimisation

• Driving continuous improvement of finance processes through the adoption and optimisation of financial systems such as Planful and Odoo.
• Regularly review and update finance policies to ensure relevance, compliance, and efficiency.
• Partnering with other departments to improve cost discipline, operational efficiency, and robust cost management practices.
• Strengthening internal controls and supporting audits where required.
• Supporting historical reconciliations, particularly around payments, and improve underlying processes to prevent recurrence.

4. Decision Support and Business Partnering

• Developing and maintaining financial models to support pricing decisions, business development initiatives, and commercial viability assessments.
• Providing ad hoc financial analysis and decision support to leadership and cross-functional teams as needed.
  

More about YOU:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related business field.
• A recognised professional qualification is required (CPA, ACCA, CFA, or CCP).

• At least three years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, or a similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications.
• Good working knowledge of Salesforce as a CRM.
• Good working knowledge of Odoo ERP and financial consolidation tools.
• Strong time management and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• High ethical standards, strong accountability, and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and manage or influence teams across functions.

Other important details:

• This is a full-time position based in Nairobi.
• We offer a hybrid work model.
• The starting date is as soon as possible.

What we offer:

✨ Passion and Purpose:
Join a dynamic social impact company, certified B Corp and immerse yourself in an environment where passion, a strong mission and collaborative spirit converge.

🌍 Global Team, Local Impact: Be part of our incredible international team comprising over 300 colleagues across 3 continents. Experience the power of working together toward a common goal that transcends borders.

🍃Balance matters: We understand that your best work comes from a rested and healthy state. Embrace our commitment to work-life balance with a flexible and accommodating work environment designed to suit your needs.

👐 Embrace diversity: Join a vibrant workplace with colleagues representing more than 15 nationalities. At Sistema.bio, inclusivity and diversity are not just values; they are the essence of our culture.

🌱 Grow with us: We foster an autonomous work environment that empowers you to contribute, develop, and take ownership of your projects and work. Join our team of doers in a fast-paced environment where there are plenty of opportunities to grow and learn.

🐄 Farmers are at the heart of what we do: Our mission, strategies, and day-to-day operations revolve around supporting farmers. We are committed to creating a positive impact on their lives, ensuring our work is always aligned with their needs and challenges.

Our values are FIRE 🔥

Farmer-Centric: We are inspired by the passion and hard work of farmers in all we do

Impact-driven: We are focused on cultivating positive change on Earth

Resourceful: We are proactive and efficient, weeding out challenges as they pop up

Ethical: Trust, transparency, reliability, and respect to cultivate healthy relationships

Your journey with us is not just a job; it's a chance to make a lasting impact.

Sistema.bio is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.