403 Forecasting jobs in Nairobi
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The Business Financial Analyst supports commercial and operational teams by providing data-driven financial insights that enhance business performance and profitability. The role partners closely with business leaders to analyze sales, margins, and cost drivers; evaluate the financial viability of new opportunities; and support strategic and tactical decision-making. By translating financial data into clear, actionable insights, the Business Financial Analyst helps ensure that business plans, pricing strategies, and operational activities align with financial objectives and deliver sustainable growth.
- Tracking daily sales vs target and forecast for the region.
- Prepare, review and distribute monthly sales performance reports by region, sector and corporate accounts.
- Tracking sales and gross margin performance vs target for each individual salesperson.
- Providing insight on customer and regional profitability by breaking down the cogs
- Collecting and consolidating the forecast from each region.
- Preparing the Sales Incentive Performance report on a quarterly basis to determine the payout per salesperson.
- Tracking the sales wins and loss monthly.
- Reviewing Revenue and cogs postings in SAP.
- Reviewing and updating the DOG mapping.
- Partnering with the District Managers to provide business insights but also to understand the business.
- Rebates Management and Tracking
- Direct and Indirect Sales Consolidation and Reporting
- Providing ad hoc sales and gross margin data based on business requirements.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics required
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in reporting, or financial analysis.
- Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects and regions.
- Excellent Communication skills.
- Ability to complete projects timely and accurately critical.
- Must be detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
SAP knowledge is a requisite
COMPETENCIES
- Exceptional financial skills
- Good communication skills.
- Good presentation skills
- Highly-organized with ability to multi-task.
- Ability to work independently as well as with managers and employees at all levels.
- Ability to take direction from, and support, multiple managers.
- Committed to standards of the highest professionalism and ethical behavior.
Senior Financial Analyst - Remote Investment Strategy
Posted 19 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including valuation, financial modeling, and forecasting for potential investments.
- Perform market research and economic analysis to identify investment trends and opportunities.
- Evaluate the financial health and performance of companies and assets.
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to support investment decisions.
- Prepare detailed investment reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior management.
- Monitor portfolio performance and provide insights on asset allocation and risk management.
- Assess and quantify financial risks associated with investment opportunities.
- Stay abreast of global economic conditions, market developments, and regulatory changes.
- Collaborate effectively with remote teams, including portfolio managers and research analysts.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and internal policies.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial analysis, investment banking, equity research, or a similar role.
- Proven expertise in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and quantitative analysis.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and portfolio management.
- Proficiency in financial software and databases (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv, FactSet).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively in a remote setting.
- Professional certifications such as CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) are highly desirable.
Lead Business Strategy Consultant
Posted 13 days ago
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Location: Mombasa, Mombasa, KE
Junior Data Analyst, Business Intelligence
Posted 17 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Assist in collecting, cleaning, and organizing large datasets from various sources.
- Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
- Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
- Support senior analysts in creating data visualizations and presenting findings to stakeholders.
- Help in the development and execution of SQL queries to extract and manipulate data.
- Assist in monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and business metrics.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs and provide analytical support.
- Participate in data quality checks and help ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Learn and apply new data analysis techniques and tools.
- Contribute to the documentation of data processes and methodologies.
- Assist in ad-hoc data analysis requests to support business initiatives.
- Follow established data governance policies and best practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related quantitative field.
- Strong understanding of statistical concepts and data analysis principles.
- Proficiency in SQL is required.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets for data manipulation and analysis.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Self-motivated and eager to learn new technologies and methodologies in a remote environment.
- Prior internship experience in data analysis or a related field is advantageous.
Remote Senior Business Strategy Consultant
Posted 9 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic consulting projects for diverse clients, from inception to completion.
- Conduct in-depth market and competitive analysis to identify strategic opportunities and threats.
- Develop comprehensive business strategies, including market entry, growth, and turnaround plans.
- Perform financial modeling and valuation to support strategic recommendations.
- Facilitate strategic planning workshops with executive teams.
- Develop and present clear, concise, and persuasive strategy presentations.
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and client expectations effectively.
- Mentor and develop junior consultants within project teams.
- Contribute to business development activities, including proposal development.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging business models.
- MBA or equivalent Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Finance, Economics, Business).
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related field.
- Demonstrated success in leading and delivering strategic projects for major organizations.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Expertise in financial analysis, market research, and strategic frameworks.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation abilities.
- Proven ability to influence and build rapport with senior stakeholders.
- Experience in managing cross-functional teams in a project environment.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently in a remote setting.
- Proficiency with data analysis and presentation software.
Senior Management Consultant - Business Strategy
Posted 10 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive business analysis to identify strategic opportunities and challenges.
- Develop and refine business strategies, including market entry, growth, and competitive positioning.
- Advise clients on organizational effectiveness, operational improvements, and change management.
- Design and implement strategic initiatives that drive revenue growth and profitability.
- Lead client engagements, managing project scope, timelines, and resources.
- Facilitate strategic planning workshops and stakeholder alignment sessions.
- Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and reports to senior leadership.
- Build and nurture strong client relationships based on trust and value delivery.
- Contribute to the firm's intellectual capital and thought leadership.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing and new client accounts.
Qualifications:
- MBA or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in management consulting or strategic planning roles.
- Demonstrated expertise in corporate strategy, market analysis, and operational excellence.
- Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation abilities.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
- Experience across multiple industries is highly desirable.
- Proficiency with data analysis and presentation tools.
Remote Junior Data Analyst - Business Intelligence
Posted 9 days ago
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- Assisting in the collection, extraction, and consolidation of data from disparate sources.
- Performing data cleaning and pre-processing to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Conducting basic data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
- Supporting the creation of reports, dashboards, and data visualizations.
- Assisting in the documentation of data processes and findings.
- Learning and applying SQL queries to retrieve data from databases.
- Using spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel) for data manipulation and analysis.
- Collaborating with team members on data-related projects.
- Attending team meetings and contributing to discussions.
- Seeking opportunities to learn new data analysis techniques and tools.
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field.
- Foundational knowledge of data analysis principles and methodologies.
- Basic proficiency in SQL for data querying.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel for data manipulation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.
- A proactive attitude and a strong desire to learn.
- Basic understanding of data visualization principles is a plus.
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Senior Business Analyst, Market Entry Strategy
Posted 4 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats for market expansion.
- Analyze economic, political, and social factors impacting market entry feasibility and success.
- Develop detailed market entry strategies, including go-to-market plans, entry modes, and strategic partnerships.
- Assess regulatory environments and compliance requirements in target markets.
- Quantify market potential, revenue forecasts, and financial projections for proposed market entries.
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to refine strategies and ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and reports to senior client stakeholders, clearly articulating findings and recommendations.
- Utilize advanced analytical tools and methodologies to support strategic decision-making.
- Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the firm's knowledge base on emerging markets.
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, International Relations, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in business analysis, market research, or strategic consulting, with a specific focus on international market entry.
- Proven ability to conduct in-depth market analysis and develop actionable strategies.
- Strong understanding of economic principles, geopolitical landscapes, and international business practices.
- Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and presentation software.
- Ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and provide strategic recommendations in complex environments.
Head of Business Development And Strategy
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Overview
Mwananchi Credit is seeking an ambitious and dynamic
Head of Business Development And Strategy
to spearhead growth initiatives and drive the company's expansion. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying opportunities, building strategic partnerships, enhancing customer acquisition strategies, and ensuring sustainable growth. This role requires a visionary leader with proven expertise in business development, market analysis, and customer-centric strategy implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth market research to identify trends and opportunities.
- Refine and improve product features in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Analyze product performance metrics and provide actionable insights.
- Develop and execute customer acquisition and retention strategies.
- Build and maintain strong strategic partnerships.
- Pursue new business opportunities that align with company objectives.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to the business development team.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field (Master's degree is an added advantage).
- Minimum of 7–10 years' experience in business development, sales, or strategic growth roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
- Strong track record of driving revenue growth and achieving business targets.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage partnerships across industries.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Familiarity with the financial services sector will be a distinct advantage.
Application Process
Interested candidates are encouraged to send their updated CV and application letter to
before the deadline.
Deadline: 30th September 2025 at 5:00 PM
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
business development and partnerships
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Career Opportunity
There is a vacancy for a talented professional seeking a career opportunity in a business development and partnerships role. The holder of this position plays various roles including identifying and following up business opportunities, developing and maintaining customer relationships while implementing strategies to help achieve the company's revenue goals.
Relationships.
The people who the role holder works closely include:
- The Lead Consultant.
- Social Media Marketing Team.
- Marketing and IT Support Team.
- Associate Consultants.
- Faculty and Course Leads.
- Program Administration.
- Local and Regional Partners.
- Service Providers.
Roles and Responsibilities.
Business Development
Þ Sales Targets: Achieve or exceed sales and revenue targets.
Þ Identify and pursue new business opportunities for the company.
Þ Lead the sales operations plan. Proposals and Reporting
Þ Develop presentations and proposals to prospective clients and partners.
Þ Track and analyze sales data, providing regular reports and insights to the management team.
Þ Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure revenue performance and effectiveness.
Client Experience
Þ Managing the client experience through robust client feedback systems.
Þ Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and partners.
Strategic Partnerships
Þ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement business development strategies in implementing strategic partnerships.
Þ Responsible for the implementation of strategic partnership agreements to generate revenue and build relationships for achievement of objectives for all parties.
Marketing
Þ Oversee external onsite brand building events and activities.
Þ Initiating and oversee marketing events to generate leads for the company.
Research
Þ Researching customer needs through customer feedback surveys to support the design and creation of new product services.
Þ Identify trends, opportunities, and challenges, and make data-driven recommendations to management for continuous improvement.
Þ Monitor industry trends and market conditions.
Competencies and Skillsets for this Role.
Þ Good business knowledge and experience.
Þ Proactivity and excellent organizational skills.
Þ Ability to effectively research new emerging market opportunities.
Þ Creativity and problem-solving skills.
Þ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Þ Team player and good networking skills.
Þ Analytical and close-detail oriented.
Þ Strong sales and negotiation skills.
Þ Decision-making and good time management skills.
Education, Qualifications and Experience.
Þ A business-related university degree is desirable. Holders of professional business-oriented certifications like CIM with good work experience can also apply.
Þ At least 2 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related field.
Þ Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
Þ Demonstrated ability to prepare and present proposals is key.
Þ Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
Þ Demonstrated knowledge and experience in preparing and monitoring budgets.
Þ Good knowledge and working experience with Microsoft Office suite.
Þ Good knowledge and working interaction with social media platforms.
If you possess the above competencies, have the relevant credentials and experience, apply for the job by sending an application letter and your current CV to email address:
- The closing date is 10th October 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Institute for Family Business (IFFB) is an equal opportunity employer.