Finance Manager

FairMoney is a pioneering mobile banking institution specializing in extending credit to emerging markets. Established in 2017, the company currently operates primarily within Nigeria, and it has secured nearly €50 million in funding from renowned global investors, including Tiger Global, DST, and Flourish Ventures.

In alignment with its vision, FairMoney is actively constructing the foremost mobile banking platform and point-of-sale (POS) solution tailored for emerging markets. The journey began with the introduction of a digital microcredit application exclusively available on Android and iOS devices. Today, FairMoney has significantly expanded its range of services, encompassing a comprehensive suite of financial products, such as current accounts, savings accounts, debit cards, and state-of-the-art POS solutions designed to meet the needs of both merchants and agents.

FairMoney thrives on its diverse workforce, bringing together talent from over 27 nationalities. This multicultural team drives the company’s mission of reshaping financial services for underserved communities. To gain deeper insights into FairMoney’s pivotal role in reshaping Africa’s financial landscape, we invite you to watch informative video.

Job Summary

The Finance department at FairMoney is a key component in this mission to provide banking services to all consumers across emerging markets. Finance drives the reporting, the strategic analysis and the financial operations to make FairMoney's mission possible. We are currently looking for a Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and analysis, including:
• Accurate and high-quality reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Detailed P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis.
• Project management – managing internal stakeholders, presenting data-driven recommendations, and assisting with execution.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders and CFOs to develop and implement initiatives to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function, including:
• Development of long-term financial plans, budgets, and forecasts in alignment with corporate objectives and market trends.
• Development of new insightful reporting and shifting of FP&A focus from data analytics to actionable insights
• Development, implementation, and improvement of processes, including:
• Incremental improvements and process re-design of the annual group budgeting process.
• Developing and enhancing the internal reporting processes.
•  Collaborate with the M&A / investor relations team to:
• Ensure accurate and timely investor, board, and stakeholder reporting
• Provide transaction and M&A support, including ad-hoc analysis and reporting as required
• Provide mentorship and guidance to the finance team, ensuring the production of high-quality management information and analysis promptly.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Finance Manager or FP&A Manager in a multinational environment (preferably banking, financial services, or tech).
• Good to have relevant professional qualifications - (CFA, CPA, ACCA, etc.)
• A first principles thinker who keenly analyses information with a view to simplifying and solving complex problems.
• Experience building and maintaining financial models and driving business decision support
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, Excel, and other analytical tools; experience with SQL will be an added advantage.
• Good level of business and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal) and relationship builder; hands-on and self-driven, not in need of high oversight and supervision, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proactive and goal-oriented.
• Experience in preparing professional reports and presentations.
• Project management skills.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance.

• Pension Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Hybrid Work Model.
• Training & Development.
  

Recruitment Process

• A screening interview with one of the members of the Talent Acquisition team.
• Technical Interview with the Finance Manager.