794 Financial Forecasting jobs in Kenya

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including valuation, forecasting, and modeling, to support client decision-making.
• Develop and implement robust financial strategies to drive profitability, growth, and shareholder value.
• Advise clients on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, debt financing, and other corporate finance activities.
• Assist clients in developing and refining their budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes.
• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports, presentations, and business cases for senior client stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with clients to gather information, present findings, and drive strategic alignment.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants, contributing to their professional development.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and identifying opportunities for future engagements.
• Stay abreast of market trends, economic conditions, and regulatory changes impacting financial strategy.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide integrated solutions.

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial consulting, investment banking, corporate finance, or a related advisory role.
• Proven expertise in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and corporate finance.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, accounting principles, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated experience in managing client engagements and leading project teams.
• Ability to thrive in a remote work environment, demonstrating self-discipline and proactivity.
• Familiarity with the Kenyan financial landscape is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as CFA or CPA are highly regarded.

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Job Summary
To provide specialist advise and support in the preparation, development and analysis of financial data to provide accurate information to inform decisions enhancing stability, growth & profitability, through the execution of predefined objectives.

Job Description
Job purpose
Overall responsibility for the financial management of the Total Bank Cost space and Cost Efficiency. The role includes oversight of past, present and future financial performance of the Total Bank and various Functions, including the strategic objective of aligning to Absa Bank Kenya Plc.

• Senior stakeholder and relationship management is a key driver in-order to deliver financial objectives by leveraging off Finance, Functions, and other infrastructure groups across the organization.
• Identifying cost trends and financial risks with the presentation of these views alongside the financials at the various exco's and steercos.
• Delivering and presenting of accurate financial information in-order to assist in strategic decisions for Management (CFO, Functions, Sourcing, Board, CMC)
• Support all functions in decision-making process by providing insights into their financial performance, identifying potential cost risks and opportunities, and making recommendations and improvements.
• Provide financial planning and analysis, forecasting and monitoring the Total Bank financial performance to assist the CFO in driving the costs strategy.

Key Accountabilities
Strategy and planning

• Undertake key elements of strategic management activity, involving the identification of how value is created, destroyed, and driven in the function from a cost perspective.
• To support the business in its Outlook/Shape//MTP/STP/RAF processes.
• Support in completion, driving and tracking of the bank cost strategy.
• Lead in budgeting process, outlook and actual Numbers updates, and provide commentary to the performance metrics and actions.

Business Performance management

• To develop and report financial and other performance measures (metrics) required by the business e.g., the Monthly Business review Pack, Benefits Management Committee and Board papers.
• To monitor actual performance against target and to analyse variances.
• Support input of the financials to the investor relations packs, support management in investor relations sessions, press release and the results announcement.
• To respond to routine and ad hoc information requests.
• To produce reports that enable the identification options for improved financial performance and cost reduction.
• To support the business – in the production and review of specific technical elements of Management Accounts KPIs, margins review, Cost drivers.

Decision Support

• To provide support and analysis on a range of technical issues in connection with the Financial and Management Accounts e.g., variance/trend analysis (actuals v budget) makeup of specific costs etc.
• Lead in CFO/Finance mission statement updates, provide commentary to the performance metrics and actions.
• Provide analytics and trends to inform decision making/investment decisions

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Maintain and build key relationships across the organization to effectively drive cost strategy and protect value.
• Understand and identify key sustainable requests from stakeholders including adhoc requests.
• Ability to Implement actions without the direct responsibility of resources.
• Negotiate and leverage information off different groups across the organization in-order to meet stakeholder demands.
• Become the "go-to" person for all key senior stakeholders for all Finance matters relating to Costs.
• Liaise with centre to respond on all country costs queries.
• Provide feedback and updates on Cost financial / business matters.
• Communicate the cost related objectives to relevant stakeholders, ensuring alignment to the wider Absa objectives.
• To develop and report Costs financial and other performance measures (metrics) required by the business e.g. the Cost Monthly Business Review Pack, Monthly Efficiency Committee Steerco meeting, Cost CMC inputs, Cost Flash and Board papers, etc.

Team and staff Management

• Take responsibility for personal performance development, training and career development plans and ensure they are relevant and progressed.
• Develop cost health, check and challenge through regular training of cost champions

Qualifications Required.

• Bachelor's degree in finance & related fields
• Accounting Qualifications

Experience Required.

• Progressive experience in finance

Skills Required To Undertake The Role.

• Strong financial analytical and diagnostic skills
• Strong planning skills
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Excellent understanding of business strategy and competitive activity
• Good understanding of global and domestic economic trends
• Ability to work to tight deadlines without compromising accuracy
• Strong team player with good interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to influence senior management across the business.
• Experience in the financial services environment.
• Understanding of the broader economic and regulatory environment which Absa operates in.
• Good PC/systems skills.
• Learning agility
• Application Deadline – 9th October 2025***

Absa Bank Kenya is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Education
Higher Diplomas: Financial Sciences (Required)

• Plan, execute, and supervise financial statement audits in accordance with auditing standards (e.g., ISA, GAAP, IFRS).
• Assess internal controls, identify control deficiencies, and recommend improvements.
• Perform substantive testing and analytical procedures to evaluate the accuracy and fairness of financial statements.
• Identify and assess risks of material misstatement.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to clients and engagement teams effectively in a remote setting.
• Prepare detailed audit documentation, work papers, and audit reports.
• Manage client relationships and serve as a primary point of contact during the audit process.
• Mentor and guide junior audit staff, providing training and support.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards, auditing regulations, and industry best practices.
• Ensure compliance with professional ethical standards and firm policies.
• Coordinate with client management and internal teams to ensure efficient audit execution.
• Assist in the planning and budgeting of audit engagements.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in public accounting or internal audit, with a focus on financial statement audits.
• Demonstrated experience with auditing complex transactions and financial reporting areas.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) and auditing standards.
• Proficiency in audit software and data analytics tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly.
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines in a remote work environment.
• Experience in remote collaboration and team management is essential.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and client service orientation.

• Lead the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) process, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support business strategies and investment decisions.
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis, identifying key drivers and providing actionable insights.
• Partner with business unit leaders to understand financial performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and presentations for senior management.
• Analyze trends, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support strategic projects by providing financial analysis and modeling.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting capabilities.
• Stay updated on economic conditions and industry trends that may impact financial performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CFA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or corporate finance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and macros.
• Experience with financial planning software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting standards.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage deadlines in a remote setting.
• Must have a reliable internet connection.