Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Inkomoko is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  Refugees, women, and persons who reflect the diverse communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis is a key leadership role responsible for delivering financial insights that drive strategic decision-making, operational effectiveness, and organizational sustainability. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, financial performance analysis, and strategic planning across Inkomoko’s countries of operation, working closely with executive leadership and departmental heads to ensure strong financial stewardship and data-driven decision-making. The position holder can be based in any of our offices: Addis, Kigali, Nairobi, Juba or N’Djamena.

Key Responsibilities

1. Organizational Budget Strategy & Management 

• Lead the development and consolidation of the annual organizational budget in collaboration with country and departmental leaders.
• Design and implement budgeting tools, templates, and timelines to streamline and standardize budgeting processes across countries.
• Monitor budget execution and lead quarterly budget re forecasting and variance analysis.
• Partner with the Treasury and Grants team to align and manage individual grant budgets with the overall organisational budgets and strategy.
• Ensure strategic alignment between budgets, multi-year growth plans, and donor reporting needs.

2. Strategic Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the long-term financial planning processes in alignment with Inkomoko’s mission and strategy.
• Develop rolling forecasts and scenario models to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Partner with country and functional leads to ensure accuracy and ownership of budgets and forecasts.

3. Performance Management & Analysis

• Deliver timely and insightful monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports to CFO and Senior Leadership.
• Analyze key financial trends, KPIs, and operational drivers across programs, countries, and funding streams identifying opportunities and risks.
• Translate financial results into strategic insights for CSuite and senior management, the Board, and external stakeholders.
• Create dashboards, charts, and visualizations for senior leadership to support decision-making.

4. Business Partnering and Team Development

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing financial guidance on new initiatives, partnerships, and business models.
• Support grant proposal development and donor reporting with accurate financial projections and narratives.
• Collaborate with program teams to assess financial sustainability and efficiency of interventions.
• Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team across multiple countries, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and learning.

5. Budget Systems, Tools & Reporting 

• Drive continuous improvements to Inkomoko’s budgeting tools, dashboards, and financial models.
• Oversee integration between budgeting tools and accounting systems (e.g., ERPs, Excel models, BI tools).
• Generate insightful reports and visualizations to support leadership, board, and donor decision-making.
• Ensure consistency and standardization in financial processes and reporting across the organization.

6. Risk & Scenario Analysis

• Identify financial risks and opportunities and lead strategic initiatives to mitigate or capitalize on them.
• Support investment and capital allocation decisions through robust financial modeling and scenario planning.

7. Team Leadership and Culture

• Lead, mentor and grow a high performing, multi country finance team through coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
• Align the finance team’s work and culture with Inkomoko’s values and talent framework, emphasizing learning, inclusion, and impact.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; CPA, CFA, or related qualifications required.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, strategy, or related roles, preferably in Africa-focused INGOs or social enterprises.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-country budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Strong analytical, modeling, and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools; experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) is an advantage.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at senior levels.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills.
• A passion for inclusive economic growth and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

 

COMPETENCIES

• Thinks and Plans Strategically – Identifies opportunities using future-focused thinking that are aligned with the goals of the organization; creates a strategic path to operationalize work plans
• Coaches – Facilitates skill development by asking the right questions and providing motivational feedback; enables others and builds their confidence and self-esteem to solve problems independently. Helps others understand the significance of their work, particularly in supporting the success of their colleagues.
• Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Leadership – Operates with commitment to values and culture, continuously improving on reliability and building credibility while supporting the growth and development of others.

 

WHAT YOU’LL GET

This role is inside a high-growth, mission-driven social enterprise. By joining, you’ll access:

• A leadership role with regional influence and the opportunity to shape Inkomoko’s financial future.
• Meaningful work that directly contributes to sustainable livelihoods and job creation across East and Central Africa.
• Competitive salary, and potential Performance-based bonus
• Incredible company culture, with opportunities for learning and growth
• Diverse colleagues across the region, and policies that demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion
• A dynamic and entrepreneurial team environment committed to innovation and social impact
• Ability to make a significant social impact to your community
• Health insurance for self and family
• Staff savings and provident fund, negotiated bank rates for long-term employees
• Generous annual leave, parental leave, and sabbatical options.

 

HOW TO APPLY

If you’re excited about this role, please submit your application through the: JOBS PORTAL.

Tell us about what you’ll bring to this growing company.

DEADLINE:  20 August 2025. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible!

Inkomoko is committed to justice, diversity, equity and inclusion.  As we seek to reflect the communities we serve, refugees and women are strongly encouraged to apply. As a company we have policies that ensure fair treatment in the application process.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employment is conditional upon successful background checks and other verification as needed.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and background screening checks. Inkomoko also participates in the , In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual misconduct, fraud, or abuse. By applying, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.