💙 Our Mission
At NALA, we’re on a mission to transform how money moves into Africa, Asia and beyond. By building cutting-edge payment solutions, we’re simplifying financial transactions for individuals and businesses alike—helping them thrive in a global economy.
We’re driven by innovation, community, and the belief that everyone deserves access to reliable, efficient, and affordable financial services. If you’re passionate about creating meaningful change and shaping the future of fintech in Africa and Asia, join us and be part of a team that's revolutionising financial empowerment on a global scale.
🙌 Your Mission
In this role, you will lead the budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure alignment with financial goals and business strategy. You will develop and maintain financial models to support data-driven decision-making, provide key financial insights for strategic planning, and prepare regular financial reports. You will also monitor key performance indicators, offer actionable recommendations to improve profitability, and focus on board-level reporting, sales performance, and pricing strategies. Initially, this position is an individual contributor role with the opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities as the team expands.
🎯 Your responsibilities in this role
- Lead the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes to ensure alignment with financial goals and business strategy.
- Develop and maintain financial models and analytical tools to support data-driven decision-making across departments.
- Provide financial insights and analysis to guide leadership in strategic decision-making and business planning.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, highlighting key trends, performance metrics, and areas for improvement.
- Monitor key performance indicators and provide actionable recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.
- Focus on board-level reporting and revenue modeling, with an emphasis on sales performance and pricing strategies.
- Initial role will be an individual contributor position for the first 12-18 months, with responsibility for key financial processes and reporting.
- Team growth is anticipated, with opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities as the team expands.
Requirements
🔥 Must-Have Job Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in financial planning and analysis, with a strong focus on forecasting, budgeting, and financial modelling.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights.
- Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and Excel, including expertise in creating and maintaining detailed models for revenue, profit and loss, and cash flow analysis.
- Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, collaborating to achieve business goals and drive strategic decisions.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex financial concepts to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling, particularly for annual recurring revenue , profit and loss, and cash flow management.
- Ability to manage and analyse multiple currencies, with an understanding of foreign exchange dynamics and their impact on financial results.
- A deep understanding of customer behaviour and able to make precise, data-driven assumptions and avoid broad, unfounded projections about growth.
💪 Nice-to-Have Job Requirements:
- Experience in B2B SaaS or fintech, particularly in financial planning and analysis.
- Ability to manage and analyse multiple currencies, with experience in handling foreign exchange risks and currency fluctuations.
- Experience working at group level across multiple entities, including exposure to group-wide financial strategies
Benefits
🤩 Whats in it for you
- Salary: Aligned with current market rates for similar roles in the industry.
- 35 Days Off: Enjoy an amazing 35 days of holidays to unwind and explore.
- Birthday Leave: Celebrate your special day with a bonus day off to take off in that month
- Learning Budget: Fuel your growth with $1000 annually for learning and development.
- Hybrid Working: We work 3 days a week in the office (Mon, Wed, Fri)
- Sarabi: Themed snacks and Friday lunch with a focus on building great working relationships with the team.
- Global Workspace: Get access to WeWork locations worldwide.
- Monthly Socials: Join fun social events every month for great times
- Free Coffee: Enjoy barista-style coffee at your fingertips.
- Office Fun: Play pool and table tennis when you need a break
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