Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Organisation: Human Capital Business Solutions
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About the Company:
Human Capital Business Solutions is a boutique human resources consultancy that specializes in strategic HR consulting, Talent Acquisition & Management and HR Outsourcing services.
On behalf of our client, we are looking for a competent and experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to be based in Kampala, Uganda.
Job Summary: This role involves driving the company’s financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. The role provides critical financial insights to support strategic decision-making, improve financial performance, and ensure alignment between financial goals and business objectives. The FP&A Manager collaborates with key departments to monitor business trends, assess financial risks and opportunities, and deliver clear, data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with strategic goals.
- Analyze financial performance by tracking key metrics, identifying trends, and providing variance analysis.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning, decision-making, and scenario analysis.
- Prepare regular financial reports and dashboards for senior management, including insights and actionable recommendations.
- Partner with departmental heads to provide financial guidance and support for business initiatives and cost control.
- Support strategic planning by evaluating investment opportunities, capital expenditures, and long-term financial outlooks.
- Monitor cash flow, profitability, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to optimize financial health and business performance.
- Drive process improvements in financial planning, reporting, and analysis to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations in all financial planning activities.
- Lead and mentor junior finance staff, promoting skill development and a performance-driven culture.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Must have a professional certification such as CPA or ACCA.
- Understanding of financial analysis, modeling and reporting skills.
- At least 5 -7 years’ experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting or corporate finance.
- Strong financial analysis, modeling, and reporting skills.
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to interpret financial data and translate it into actionable business insights.
Barriers to Success in Role
- Limited or lack of knowledge about financial analysis and modeling.
- Inability to interpret financial data and translate it into actionable business insights.
How to Apply:
Candidates who meet the criteria outlined above should submit their applications, resume and academic documents in pdf format with “HCBSU-FPAM-FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS MANAGER” as the Email subject via [email protected]
Deadline: 29th April 2025 by 5:00pm
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.
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