Financial Planning & Analysis Lead

About MAX:

At MAX, we are powering Africa’s forward movement by building the future of mobility across the continent and in emerging markets. Our mission is simple yet transformative: to make mobility safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable for all, through high-performance technology and world-class operators.

We are creating the largest vehicle subscription and financial services platform for commercial drivers and transport operators in Africa. By combining technology, energy infrastructure, and financial innovation, MAX enables drivers with little or no banking history to access low- to zero-emission vehicles, insurance, digital wallets, and e-hailing services, all on a subscription basis.

Since launching, we’ve grown from just 200 drivers in 2015 to empowering over 55,000 riders (which we call Champions) and spread across 3 West African Countries - Nigeria, Ghana and Cameroon, with a plan to spread across Africa in the near future.

Vision, Mission and Values

MAX is powering Africa’s Forward Movement and has a goal to make mobility safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable by leveraging technology, financial inclusion, and clean energy solutions. To achieve this, we are driven by core values which are at the heart of all we do. These are:

Transparency – We take everyone along for the ride.

Integrity – We stand by our word and remain consistent with all stakeholders.

Initiative – We champion bold ideas and nurture innovation at every step.

Partnership – We keep the welcome mat rolled out; collaboration is at our core.

Safety – We prioritize safety so that every ride is safe, reliable, and comfortable.

Our Impact

Over the years, we have empowered over 55,000 riders (whom we call champions) with access to income-generating assets (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) through our rent-to-own (pay-as-you-go) model, a first-of-its-kind in Africa. In addition to this, to further enable these riders to start their business immediately, we have created the MAX Advantage, a suite of benefits which include vehicle license and insurance, health insurance, maintenance and emergency services.

First, we began with low-emission vehicles. Now, we’ve pivoted fully to EVs, steadily moving toward our goal of deploying over 10,000 across Nigeria and Ghana by 2025, as well as building a first-of-its-kind in Nigeria solar-powered battery swap stations to enable our champions to swap their batteries in less than 3 minutes!

By doing this, we are not only empowering our champions, we are protecting the earth, and increasing the purchasing power of our riders thanks to zero emissions, zero fuel cost and less maintenance cost of EVs.

At MAX, passion meets purpose. We are not just moving people and goods, we are creating livelihoods, reducing emissions, and transforming Africa’s mobility ecosystem. Because for us, every ride isn’t just a journey; every ride empowers.

Our Investors and Strategic Partners

MAX is trusted by some of the world’s most respected strategic and financial investors. To date, we have raised over $70M to accelerate the future of sustainable mobility. Our backers include: Lightrock (part of the LGT Group), Global Ventures, Yamaha, Mastercard, Shell Foundation, Novastar Ventures, Goodwell Investments, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Techstars, DLM Capital.

In December 2021, MAX achieved the first close of its $31M Series B, laying the foundation to scale vehicle subscriptions, fintech products, and electric vehicles (EVs) across Africa. We are now entering our next growth chapter by 2024, 31% of our fleet will be electric; by 2026, 69% will be electric. To achieve this bold vision, MAX is raising $100M+ in the next 12 months to permanently transform mobility infrastructure and unlock prosperity across Africa.

Role Overview: FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS LEAD

We are looking for a FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS LEAD who is an expert in business forecasting. You’ll be responsible for providing analysis in decision-making in all matters operational, financial, and strategic. A strong candidate combines a strong analytical mindset with technical ability and excellent people skills.. Your responsibilities will include providing financial insights and projections to the accounting team. You will provide reliable data and analysis to be used in decision-making and planning. You will be a strategic thinker with strong organizational and problem-solving skills. You will have strong research experience, an analytical mind and outstanding presentation skills. 

You will be highly analytical, a self-starter, results-oriented and able to thrive in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment. 

This is a full time, permanent and long-term position reporting to the CFO with access to MAX’s executive team.

We are committed to and encourage equal opportunity. 

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as a liaison for the investor relations team, managing the earnings guidance scenario modeling, including executive presentation, Q&A support, and ad hoc analysis (special projects)
• Perform Market research: Determining the size of a given market, leaders, laggers and potential opportunities in which the organization may have a competitive advantage
• Prepare accurate monthly financial reports, assist in the preparation of presentations that provide thoughtful analysis, identify action items, and effectively frame decisions that need to be made
• Provide FP&A finance support to the accounting team related to productivity, demand planning, reporting, and metrics in a timely manner
• Identify and understand business challenges; propose and create solutions
• Partner directly with the finance team to collaborate on metrics, goals, and business reviews
• Work on corporate projects and initiatives that impact the entire organization
• Create presentations that provide insightful analysis, identify required action items, and effectively frame decisions to be made
• Identify and research variances to forecast, budget, and prior-year expenses, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization

What You’ll Need:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics, Master's preferred
• 7+ years in finance, accounting or a related area in a fast-paced global organisation
• ACA or ACCA 
• Sage 300 experience or comparable finance system
• General knowledge of accounting/financial/operational principles
• Experience developing financial reports and metrics
• Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with various management levels
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast-paced environment
• Strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
• Superior attention to detail and ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining a view of the big picture
• Experience in Mobility/Fintech/Gig-economy/eCommerce
• Strong Project and Program management skills
• Global leader and thinker with the ability to make quick strategic decisions
• Highly energetic, self-motivated & proactive

Want to Join Us? Here’s Why You Should…

At MAX, we encourage diversity and are open to meeting just about anyone with the right passion and skill set regardless of looks, gender, sexual orientation, colour, tribe, nationality, or disability.