Finance Business Partner Job in Kenya - I&M Bank

Finance Business Partner

The Finance Business
Partner provides financial and strategic insights that support decision-making
across various departments within the organization. The role involves analyzing
financial data, identifying trends, and communicating recommendations to
stakeholders to help drive business growth.

Primary Responsibilities:

Partner
with business leaders to provide financial insights and guidance on key
decisions, including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.

Analyze
financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for growth.

Prepare
and present financial reports, including monthly management reports and ad hoc
analyses, to provide insights into business performance.

Collaborate
with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on financial and strategic
goals.

Participate
in the development of business cases and investment proposals to support growth
initiatives.

Identify
areas for process improvement and lead initiatives to drive efficiencies and
reduce costs.

Support
the development of pricing strategies, including analysis of customer
profitability and market trends.

Ensure
compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulations.

Provide
leadership and guidance to junior finance staff as needed.

Establish
and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders,
including banks, investors, and auditors.

Monitor
and manage the financial performance of assigned departments, identifying areas
for improvement and recommending solutions to enhance financial results.

Participate
in the development of long-term strategic plans for the organization, including
financial projections and analysis.

Conduct
sensitivity analyses to assess the impact of different scenarios on business
performance and financial outcomes.

Provide
support and analysis for mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence,
valuation, and integration planning.

Manage
the budgeting and forecasting process, including developing financial models
and providing guidance to department heads on budget preparation.

Analyze
and report on key financial metrics, including revenue, margin, and cash flow.

Develop
and maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure effective financial
management and control.

Monitor
and report on industry trends, benchmarking against competitors and identifying
opportunities for growth and improvement.

Person Specifications

Bachelor’s
degree in finance, accounting, or related field required; CPA-k/ACCA required.

8+
years of experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a business partnering
role

Strong
analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.

Excellent
communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively
communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Experience
with financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

Knowledge
of accounting principles and regulations.

Advanced
Excel skills required; experience with financial modeling preferred.

Experience
with ERP systems and other financial software.

Ability
to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

How to Apply

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