Strategy & Planning

• Partner with the CFO and senior leadership team to drive long-term financial strategy and performance
  

• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, including income, expenditure, cash flow, and capital planning
  

• Develop and maintain dynamic financial models to support scenario analysis, resource allocation, and investment decisions
  

Reporting & Insights

• Design and improve systems for monthly management reporting, business unit analysis, and variance tracking
  

• Provide timely, data-driven insights on performance trends and recommend corrective actions where needed
  

• Monitor and evaluate key financial KPIs and develop dashboards that enable real-time visibility and accountability
  

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with heads of departments and regional leads to build capacity in financial understanding and ownership
  

• Support strategic projects including pricing, market expansion, donor-funded program analysis, and cost optimization
  

Governance & Tools

• Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and digital tools that enable scalability and compliance
  

• Ensure financial practices align with internal controls, external regulations, and AMI's operational needs
  

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a small FP&A team, fostering a culture of curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  
• Provide professional development opportunities and build a succession-ready team
  

Requirements

• A Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CFA) preferred
  

• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or strategic finance roles
  

• At least 5 years in a leadership or senior managerial role, preferably in a fast-growth, multi-country context
  

• Demonstrated experience in financial modeling, data analysis, and performance measurement
  

• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience (e.g., ERP, BI tools, Power BI, Tableau). Oracle Netsuite is an advantage
  

• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
  

• Excellent communication and influencing skills; ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams
  

• Self-driven, hands-on, and adaptable; thrives in ambiguous environments
  

• Passion for AMI's mission of enabling African businesses to thrive through practical skills and innovation
  

Benefits

Why Join Us

• Be the best: We work really hard, are proud of what we do, and love delighting our clients with quality.
  
• Own it: We step up to the task, never pass the buck and hold ourselves accountable for delivering results.
  
• Push the limits: We ask why, embrace failure and try new things. We never settle.
  
• Do what’s right: We act with integrity, confront dishonesty, treat people fairly and strive to contribute to the greater good
  
• Always care: We don’t have ego – it’s always ‘team before me’. We are kind, we celebrate each other’s success, and we care enough to give honest feedback.
  

A dynamic office & team life:

• Monthly team social events and bi-annual team buildings
  
• Regular learning and coaching opportunities
  
• A hybrid working model
  

Hiring Process.

• A screening interview with our Talent Team.
  
• An interview with your Direct manager.
  
• A case study assessment.
  
• A peer interview with the Team AMIgos.
  

At AMI, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating spaces where everyone across cultures, genders, and backgrounds can thrive and lead Africa’s growth.