160 Investment Strategy Development jobs in Nairobi
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Organization
- Lead Exposure Elimination Project
Posted 3 Sep 2025 Closing date 21 Sep 2025
LEEP is seeking a qualified Finance professional to support LEEP's global programs by providing strategic financial insights, managing budgets and donor reporting, and improving systems and processes. You will also work closely with the Head of Finance to drive growth and impact.
Position Summary
Application Deadline:
Rolling applications, until September 21, 2025
Start date:
As soon as possible
Location:
Remote. If based in London, the ability to co-work from our office three days per week is required. LEEP is unable to sponsor visas for this role.
Language Requirements:
Full professional proficiency in English
Salary
: Salary is dependent upon location and experience. E.g. £50,000-£56,667 GBP for London-based roles, $50,000-$6,667 USD for Nairobi-based roles; 70,313- 79,668 USD for New York City-based roles.
Time Zone
: UTC -5 to UTC +3 required, with UTC to UTC +3 preferred. This role requires regular collaboration with team members across the globe, including the US & Canada (East Coast); flexibility will be needed to optimise for overlap.
Reports to:
Head of Finance
How to apply:
Fill out this application form
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About LEEP
LEEP is an impact-driven, evidence-based nonprofit that aims to eliminate childhood lead poisoning, which affects an estimated one in three children worldwide. We primarily focus on one important source of exposure: lead paint. Our paint programs involve generating data, supporting governments with the introduction and enforcement of regulation, and assisting manufacturers in switching to lead-free paints. Beyond our paint programs, we are piloting interventions to address other sources of lead exposure, such as spices and cosmetics.
Since Our Founding In September 2020
- We have initiated lead paint elimination programs in 37 countries and completed paint studies in 22.
- We have agreed on goals to establish lead paint regulation with government agencies in 18 countries (e.g., in Angola).
- We have received reports in 17 countries of manufacturers representing more than 50% of the lead paint market share (in that country) reformulating to lead-free (e.g., in Pakistan).
- We have conducted a repeat paint study which showed more than a 50% reduction in lead paint market share since our initial study in Malawi.
- Founders Pledge estimates that it costs 1.66 to prevent one child's lead exposure (in expectation) through our work, making LEEP one of its most cost-effective nonprofit recommendations. Our own analysis estimates that it costs under 5 to avert one DALY-equivalent through LEEP's first 13 established programs.
- We are a partner of the WHO and UN Environment Programme's Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint, and a member of the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future, launched by USAID and UNICEF.
- We have appeared in Nature, Vox, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, Prospect, on the 80,000 Hours Podcast, at the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future launch on the sidelines of the 79th UN General Assembly, and our co-founders were named in Vox's Future Perfect 50.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced finance professional to join LEEP as Finance Business Partner, acting as the right hand to the Head of Finance and supporting our programs across the globe. You will act as a trusted partner to program staff, providing accurate, actionable financial insights that inform strategic decision-making. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, ensuring teams understand and act on financial data, while also supporting donor reporting, funding proposals, and financial modelling.
This role is integral to financial stewardship across LEEP, ensuring compliance with our restricted and unrestricted funding, and continuous improvement of our financial management and grant management across multiple jurisdictions as we continue to grow. You will lead on reviewing and improving grant and contract management processes, conduct due diligence on partner organisations, and collaborate with both internal teams and outsourced providers to ensure smooth financial operations. As the right hand to the Head of Finance, you will also play a key role in strategic planning, process and systems improvement, and financial strategy.
If you are excited by the opportunity to build and lead financial processes in a dynamic, mission-driven organization, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Business Partnering, Budgeting, and Reporting
- Act as a finance business partner, partnering with program managers to drive accurate, actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
- Proactively identify and resolve finance-related challenges faced by program staff, to promote effective and efficient financial management. These often include handling government and NGO payments in our program countries.
- Produce monthly program-level budget-vs-actual reports, forecasts, variance analysis and insight, helping our wider team to understand and act on financial data.
- Prepare and contribute to organisational financial reporting (management accounts, Board packs, donor reports, funding proposals), ensuring clear data visualisation, insightful analysis, and accurate financial planning and modelling.
- Support the design and delivery of finance-related training of program staff.
- Support audit requirements by coordinating timely and accurate information for external auditors.
- Manage the outsourced bookkeeper to ensure that transactions are correctly recorded through QuickBooks Online and PayHawk.
Grants and Contracts Management
- Support program managers in reviewing partner expenditure and financial reports, conducting due diligence where required.
- Review and approve partner disbursements, initiated by the outsourced bookkeeper.
- Accurately track restricted and unrestricted fund utilisation, ensuring compliance with grant budgets and organisational policies.
- Support the preparation of financial reports for funders, working closely with program teams and the Head of Finance.
Financial Strategy and Continuous Improvement
- As right-hand to the Head of Finance, work closely together on financial strategy and strategic planning.
- Contribute to a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement within the finance team and across the organisation.
- Create and monitor financial KPIs and dashboards.
- Review, build, and improve LEEP's financial management processes and systems to drive automation, standardisation and efficiency.
- Review, build, and improve LEEP's grant and contract processes, templates, and guidance, shaping financial aspects of our CRM.
- As a growing organisation, we're looking for someone excited to help shape and adapt our finance function, so responsibilities may evolve.
What We're Looking For
A successful applicant will possess or be the following:
- Fully qualified in a recognised accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent).
- Passion for LEEP's mission and a strong commitment to financial stewardship and impact.
- 5+ years' experience in finance roles, ideally in nonprofit/charity or international program contexts.
- Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks Online preferred).
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial monitoring, and reporting in a multi-currency, multi-program context.
- Familiarity with restricted funding and donor compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with at least one of US and UK legal/ financial compliance.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain finance concepts clearly to non-finance colleagues.
- Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills; comfortable manipulating and analysing data.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple parallel responsibilities, while maintaining attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively with outsourced providers and internal teams.
- Organised, proactive, and comfortable in a changing environment where processes are still developing.
Other Promising Attributes
- Experience managing junior staff and outsourced providers.
- Experience developing and managing financial agreements with partners (subgrants, contracts, or consultancies).
- Experience in low- and middle-income country contexts.
- Knowledge of both US and UK charity finance regulations.
Work Environment
Our culture is one of genuine care for each other and passion for our work and its impact. We are a team that values collaboration, openness, and mutual support, which creates an environment where everyone can thrive while contributing to meaningful work. Though we are a remote team, we are supportive and close-knit. We stay connected through weekly team calls and 1:1 calls, where we have conversations about both non-work and work topics; we regularly share photos and celebrate milestones and successes in our Slack; and we come together annually for an in-person retreat to strengthen relationships and reflect on our mission.
Our team of 30+ people is based across five continents and speaks over 10 languages. We have diverse expertise, from medicine to environmental health to international law.
Our work schedule is flexible. Some of the team work 9-5:30, and some adjust their daily schedule around school pick-up. We value work-life balance and rarely contact the team members outside their work hours.
LEEP Offers
- A chance to have a very large positive impact on the world
- 33 days of paid leave
- Generous sick leave and parental leave policies
- 4% pension contribution or equivalent
- Professional development opportunities
- Health Insurance
- Annual team retreat
How to apply
Here's a summary of the application process for a successful candidate. We might make adjustments.
- Complete the application form by 21 September and complete a 32 min test which will be sent shortly after submitting your application
- Attend an initial 25 minute screening call
- Complete a 2-3 hour work test designed to simulate the work you would do if hired and evaluate key skills important for success in the role
- Attend one remote panel interview
- Receive an employment offer
- Submit references
If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please email
LEEP is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, national origin, ethnicity, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other protected characteristic.
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Finance Business Analyst
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Lets Write Africa's Story Together
Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.
Job Description
Professional BA Certification
(e.g., IIBA, CBAP) or a recognized Business Analysis credential.
Experience with
ITIL
,
CMMI
,
PMI
, or similar frameworks for project governance.
Seeking a Senior Finance Business Analyst with 10+ years of overall experience, including at least 6+ years in Finance and Insurance. The role requires agile expertise in business analysis, change readiness, testing execution, and post–go‐live support. The successful candidate will facilitate solution design, requirements gathering, stakeholder alignment, and end‐to‐end implementation across multiple business teams and regions.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Triaging and prioritizing business requests and enhancements.
- Managing the impact of changes and overseeing user readiness and training.
- Driving the successful embedment of solutions into Business‐as‐Usual (BAU).
Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills are essential for coordinating activities across diverse business units, ensuring strategic alignment and sustainable outcomes.
- Duties and Responsibilities
Business Needs Assessment & Prioritization
- Analyze and triage incoming requests or enhancements based on relevance, urgency, and strategic impact.
- Collaborate with finance and insurance stakeholders to explore and evaluate different solution pathways, balancing constraints (time, cost, risk).
Requirements Elicitation & Documentation
- Conduct workshops with cross‐functional teams (including multiple geographies) to gather comprehensive requirements.
- Document requirements in sufficient detail (e.g., annotated process flows, data relationships, system interaction diagrams, UML diagrams) to guide solution design.
- Maintain strict traceability from initial request through to final deliverable.
Solution Design & Collaboration
- Work with technical teams, solution architects, and other business analysts to define solution approaches (process changes, system modifications, or both).
- Ensure that testing methodologies (user acceptance testing, integration testing, etc.) are aligned with business goals and thoroughly validated before deployment.
Change Readiness & Stakeholder Engagement
- Facilitate change impact analyses and assist business owners with risk mitigation plans.
- Develop or coordinate training materials, user communications, and support plans to ensure a high level of user readiness prior to go‐live.
- Proactively address and manage any anticipated or persistent resistance to change.
- ‐Live Embedment & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor key adoption metrics, gather user feedback, and track performance against business requirements after go‐live.
- Identify process gaps or additional needs that arise in BAU, and propose iterative improvements or follow‐on project work.
- Oversee documentation updates (including release notes, training guides, and knowledge articles) to reflect the final implemented solution.
Governance & Compliance
- Enforce governance throughout the requirements lifecycle and implementation process, ensuring stakeholder sign‐offs and proper storage of documentation.
- Ensure alignment with relevant financial regulations and corporate finance standards, especially in an insurance context.
- Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Analytics, or a similar field.
Industry & Functional Expertise
- Proven Financial Services industry experience (specifically Insurance and/or Investments).
- Strong understanding of Corporate Finance business processes, principles, and data.
- 5+ years of experience in a project delivery environment with demonstrated complex project success.
Business Analysis Skills
- Competency in analytical problem solving, stakeholder collaboration, and requirements documentation.
- Demonstrable expertise in Business Analysis methodologies & tools (e.g., BPMN, UML).
- Experience with testing methodology, including user acceptance testing and test automation, is advantageous.
Technical & Communication Skills
- Ability to influence both business and technical teams; comfortable communicating business requirements to development teams.
- Familiarity with agile project management, backlog prioritization, and sprint planning.
- Proficient in producing clear, concise documentation for diverse audiences.
- Competencies Required
- Excellent communication skills – adept at bridging business and technical language.
- Time management – able to handle multiple parallel requests.
- Relationship management – strong collaborator, effective at building cross‐functional partnerships.
- Business awareness – understands financial/insurance domain context and constraints.
- Ownership & accountability – drives deliverables end‐to‐end.
- Technical knowledge – comfortable mapping requirements into technical solutions.
- Client focus – ensures delivered solutions meet user needs and improve outcomes.
- Strategic & innovative thinking – proposes creative solutions and fosters an environment of continuous improvement.
Team Results
- Works with the Team Lead to set challenging objectives and facilitate high performance.
- Balances competing demands from technology vendors and business stakeholders.
- Exhibits intellectual curiosity and willingness to experiment with new ideas and methods.
- Quickly gains trust of sponsors and key stakeholders, even when facing ambiguity.
Skills
Accounting, Action Planning, Budget Management, Computer Literacy, Database Reporting, Data Classification, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Modeling, Evaluating Information, Financial Acumen, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Report Review
Competencies
Business Insight
Communicates Effectively
Decision Quality
Ensures Accountability
Financial Acumen
Manages Complexity
Plans and Aligns
Tech Savvy
Education
NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent
Closing Date
09 October 2025 , 23:59
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Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term strategic planning.
- Prepare detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis and commentary.
- Analyze financial performance, identify key trends, and provide actionable insights and recommendations to management.
- Collaborate with various departments to gather financial data, understand business drivers, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Assist in the development and execution of the annual budgeting process.
- Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and modeling to support business initiatives and investment decisions.
- Monitor key financial metrics and performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular updates.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements within the FP&A function and implement best practices.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting.
- Support external audits and provide necessary documentation.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field. Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CFA) is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related finance role.
- Proven expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, complex formulas, macros) and financial modeling software.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a strong asset.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment.
Remote Senior Financial Analyst - Corporate Finance
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Key responsibilities include preparing detailed financial reports, conducting variance analysis, and identifying key financial trends and drivers. You will be involved in budgeting processes, developing annual financial plans, and supporting long-range strategic planning. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statement analysis, and corporate finance concepts. You will work closely with various departments to gather financial data, understand business operations, and provide relevant financial guidance. The ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders is paramount.
As a remote Senior Financial Analyst, you will leverage advanced analytical tools and software to build robust financial models and forecasts. You will contribute to mergers and acquisitions analysis, investment evaluations, and capital allocation decisions. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional quantitative and analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities. Experience working in a remote team environment and demonstrating self-discipline and proactive problem-solving is essential. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to significant financial operations for a leading company, working remotely. While this role is fully remote, your financial analyses will draw upon a broad understanding of economic principles and financial market dynamics applicable globally, with a contextual awareness of business operations in regions such as Mombasa, Mombasa, KE .
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field. Master's degree or professional certification (CFA, CPA) is a strong asset. Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or a related field. Proven experience in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis. Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, macros). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple financial projects simultaneously in a remote setting.
Remote Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Accounting
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and analysis.
- Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying key drivers of variances.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business unit leaders.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and disclosures.
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and modeling as required.
- Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure data integrity and compliance.
- Identify and implement process improvements within the finance function.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as CPA or CFA is a strong advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis, corporate accounting, or a related role.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling.
- Experience with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and financial reporting tools.
- Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting standards.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.
Senior Investment Analyst - Portfolio Management
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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.
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Arxern is a tech-driven wealth management platform that offers investors with AI-powered market tools to manage their investment portfolios. With our innovative technology, we enable smarter, data-driven decisions for investors seeking to optimize their investment . Arxern focuses on providing comprehensive market analysis and actionable insights to enhance investment outcomes.
Role Description
This is a full-time remote role for a Financial Analyst.The Financial Analyst works alongside roles like the ML/AI Engineer, UI/UX Designer, and Data Engineer to ensure the platform delivers accurate, compliant, and user-centric wealth management solutions.
Qualifications for a Financial Analyst
Educational Background
:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree (e.g., MBA, MSc in Finance) is preferred for deeper analytical expertise.
Professional certifications such as CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or CFP (Certified Financial Planner) are highly desirable for credibility and knowledge of investment strategies.
Experience
:
3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, wealth management, or investment advisory, preferably in the Kenyan or East African market. Experience working with
chamas
, cooperatives, or group investment schemes to understand their unique financial behaviors and needs (e.g., managing collective investments). Familiarity with AI-driven financial tools or fintech platforms (e.g., Wealthbox, Redtail, or robo-advisors) to bridge traditional finance with AI integration.
Technical Skills
:
Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Python, R) to validate AI model inputs and analyze market trends. Knowledge of CRM systems (e.g., Wealthbox, Salesforce) to support integration of AI tools like Zocks or Jump for client data management.
Market Knowledge
:
Deep understanding of Kenyan financial markets, including the Nairobi Securities Exchange, government bonds, and real estate investment trends relevant to affluent clients and chamas. Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in Kenya, such as Capital Markets Authority (CMA) guidelines, to ensure AI outputs comply with local standards.
Soft Skills
:
Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable insights for the AI platform.
Communication:
Strong verbal and written skills to present findings to the team and align AI features with user needs (e.g., explaining chama dashboards to non-technical stakeholders).
Collaboration:
Comfort working in a cross-functional team with roles like UI/UX designers and data engineers to deliver a user-centric.
Desirable Extras:
Experience with compliance automation tools (e.g., Focal, FinMate) to support Arxern's regulatory adherence. Knowledge of behavioral finance to tailor AI recommendations to the risk profiles and cultural preferences of Kenyan users (e.g., risk-averse chamas vs. growth-seeking elites). Exposure to mobile-first platforms, as Arxern may prioritize mobile access for Kenya's tech-savvy middle class.
Compensation and Profit Sharing
1
. No Base Salary: As described in the job posting, the Employee will not receive a base
salary.
2. Profit Sharing Compensation: Instead of a traditional salary, the Employee's compensation
will be entirely based on profit sharing. The details—including eligibility, profit allocation,
and payment schedules—are outlined in the Profit Sharing Document, which is incorporated
by reference into this agreement.
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At CloudFactory, we are a mission-driven team passionate about unlocking the potential of AI to transform the world. By combining advanced technology with a global network of talented people, we make unusable data usable, driving real-world impact at scale.
More than just a workplace, we're a global community founded on strong relationships and the belief that meaningful work transforms lives. Our commitment to earning, learning, and serving fuels everything we do as we strive to connect one million people to meaningful work and build leaders worth following.
Our Culture
At CloudFactory, we believe in building a workplace where everyone feels empowered, valued, and inspired to bring their authentic selves to work. We are:
- Mission-Driven: We focus on creating economic and social impact.
- People-Centric: We care deeply about our team's growth, well-being, and sense of belonging.
- Innovative: We embrace change and find better ways to do things together.
- Globally Connected: We foster collaboration between diverse cultures and perspectives.
If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and making a real impact, we'd love to have you on board
Role Summary
As a Financial Analyst, you will play a key role in conducting detailed profitability analysis, as well as supporting the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. You will work closely with Finance leaders and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver financial insights and analytical support to drive strategic decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to a mission-driven organization.
Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Assist with the company-wide budgeting and forecasting process.
- Act as a system administrator for the FP&A tool (Abacum). Manage integrations and datasets within the tool, create custom reports and spaces for functional owners, and maintain and update sophisticated models in the FP&A tool.
Gross Margin Analysis
- Own the end-to-end monthly gross margin calculation and analysis for all workstreams, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure all workstream-related costs, including technology and cloud computing expenses, are accurately and timely tracked and allocated.
- Lead the evaluation, setup, and improvement of a new system implementation for Project Accounting.
- Conduct a detailed variance analysis of the cost of revenue and gross margin by client. Summarize and present key trends, findings, and potential risks to leadership.
- Track Sector performance against plans and targets. Support the Sector team in creating, analyzing, and recommending plans to improve Sector gross margins.
Reporting & Performance Monitoring
- Develop and maintain comprehensive reports and Tableau dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs), including company unit economics.
- Report on actual financial performance against quarterly targets, highlighting and analyzing key variances.
Strategic & Ad-Hoc Analysis
- Support the pricing analysis process and the creation of financial plans of records for new business proposals and expansion opportunities with existing clients. Track variance against financial plans and report key findings to the leadership team.
Create robust forward looking financial models and perform in-depth ad-hoc analyses on various business aspects to support leadership with data-driven strategic and operational decisions.
Requirements- Strong analytical mindset with significant experience in a similar role.
- Solid understanding of core Financial and Accounting processes, particularly P&L drivers and unit economics.
- Strong business partnering skills with the ability to quickly build relationships and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Advanced Financial Modelling skills with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheet Skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities with the ability to handle working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
- Adaptable, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Prior experience in FP&A/Financial Analysis setting, with familiarity in FP&A systems and Data Visualization tools is a plus.
- Competitive Compensation.
- We are connected to the first (Hybrid work model).
- Community service opportunities.
- High growth globally scaling company culture.
- A mission you can stand by
- Room for growth We prefer to promote from within rather than hire from without.
At CloudFactory, we believe that work should be more than just a job—it should be a platform for growth, impact, and community. Here, you'll earn with purpose, learn every day, and serve a mission that truly matters. If you're looking for a career where you can develop professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a global movement, we'd love to have you on this journey
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Global Projects Portfolio Manager
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We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,500 employees operate a network of 2,500 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
The position is 12 months fixed term contract and it is renewable.
As the Global Projects Portfolio Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery, governance, and strategic alignment of the finance project portfolio. This includes process improvements, system implementations (e.g., ERP, planning tools), compliance initiatives, and organizational changes. The role ensures that all finance-related projects are prioritized, resourced, executed, and tracked to deliver measurable business value.
Key responsibilities encompass, but are not limited to:
1. Portfolio Management:
- Maintain a central view of all finance initiatives across regions, functions, and programs.
- Prioritize and balance projects based on strategic value, dependencies, and capacity.
- Ensure resource allocation aligns with portfolio priorities and timelines.
2. Governance & Execution oversight:
- Define and manage portfolio governance frameworks, templates, and reporting standards.
- Monitor project status, risks, budgets, and timelines across all finance initiatives.
- Facilitate portfolio review boards and support executive decision-making.
3. Performance Tracking:
- Track KPIs reflecting performance of projects (timeliness, productivity etc.)
- Lead portfolio-level reporting, dashboards, and executive updates.
4. Stakeholders & Change Management:
- Act as key liaison between Finance leadership, project sponsors, PMs, and global functions.
- Drive alignment across Finance, IT, HR, and other supporting functions.
- Support communication plans and organizational change activities for key initiatives.
5. Project Delivery Support:
- Coach and support finance project managers and SMEs to apply best practices.
- Standardize and improve finance project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
- Lead or co-lead complex or cross-functional finance transformation initiatives as needed.
6. Reporting & Insights:
Provide timely and insightful reports on project status, KPIs, and interdependencies
7. Methodology Enablement:
Train and support project managers in applying PMO methodologies and agile/hybrid practices
8. Change Management Support:
Partner with change teams to ensure stakeholder readiness and adoption in the region
9. Tool & System Stewardship:
Ensure correct usage of project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Kanbanize, Service Now)
10. Capability Building:
designing, adjusting and deploying PM standard and driving PMO maturity growth leveraging internal and external resources
Qualifications
Mandatory:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field (MBA or PMP is a plus)
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in project/portfolio management (preferably within Finance) and 5+ years in Project Management with exposure to various functional projects and c-level stakeholders.
- 5+ years in leadership roles or managing a team as Project Manager
- Fluent English speaking and writing
- Experience in multinational corporations (MNCs) or large matrixed organizations ($5B+ revenue)
- Proficient in portfolio/project tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Power BI, JIRA)
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with senior finance leadership
- Strong understanding of and ability to apply best practice for portfolio governance & reporting
- Resource & capacity planning
- Risk, Issue and dependency management
- Benefits tracking & KPI management
- Ability to present in a comparable way project value to enable prioritization of the pipeline
- Cross functional collaboration and a good team player
Preferred:
- PMP / Prince2 / Agile preferred
Additional Information
- We provide hybrid working environment.
- Opportunity to work with a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- The position is 12 months fixed term contract and it is renewable.