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Recruitment agency · Pavago Kenya

Financial Planning Analyst

Employer not disclosed by Pavago

KenyaMid level · RemoteDeadline not published by employerChecked 15 Oct 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

A client of Pavago is looking for a Budgeting & Forecasting Specialist to work remotely, following US business hours. The role is suited to someone with strong financial planning and analysis skills who can develop budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business decisions.

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What you will do

  • Lead the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets.
  • Consolidate budget inputs from various departments and business units.
  • Monitor budget performance and suggest adjustments as needed.
  • Maintain rolling forecasts for revenue, expenses, and cash flow, updating models regularly.
  • Perform variance analysis comparing actual results to budgets and forecasts and prepare executive summaries.
  • Build and maintain financial models such as DCF, ROI, and break-even analyses using Excel or Google Sheets.
  • Prepare executive reporting packages and present financial insights to leadership.
  • Collaborate with department leaders and finance teams to validate assumptions and improve planning accuracy.
  • Identify and support improvements in budgeting, forecasting workflows, and reporting automation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, or forecasting.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including nested formulas, Pivot Tables, and sensitivity modeling.
  • Experience in preparing variance analyses and executive financial reports.
  • Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact. After applying, you will receive an invitation to record a short introductory video via Spark Hire, which completes your application. The employer has not published a closing date.

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