The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager to provide critical financial insights and support strategic decision-making. IITA is a non-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa's most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation.
Role Responsibilities
Management Reporting & Business Intelligence
- Lead the preparation of timely, accurate, and insightful monthly management and financial reports, including clear analysis, commentary, and recommendations for decision-making.
- Design, implement, and continuously improve automated financial dashboards and business intelligence tools using platforms such as Power BI, Agresso, Tableau, and related systems.
- Develop financial models, trend analysis, forecasts, scenario analysis, and performance reports to support strategic and operational decisions.
- Establish and monitor key financial and operational performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the financial health and sustainability of the Institute.
- Conduct detailed variance and trend analysis, identifying risks, opportunities, and efficiency improvements.
- Enhance reporting processes, data visualization, and user experience to improve accessibility and interpretation of financial information by both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Support senior management and governance bodies through high-quality analytical reporting and presentations.
Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead the Institute’s annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
- Develop robust short-, medium-, and long-term financial forecasts to support strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Coordinate the preparation, consolidation, review, and analysis of departmental and project budgets to ensure completeness, accuracy, consistency, and alignment with institutional priorities.
- Provide analytical review and challenge of budget assumptions, funding proposals, and expenditure plans, highlighting gaps, risks, and funding implications.
- Develop and enhance automated budgeting templates, tools, and workflows within ERP and planning systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Drive continuous improvement and automation of budgeting and forecasting processes through Agresso and related digital platforms.
- Support budget holders through training, guidance, and financial business partnering to strengthen financial planning and accountability.
Full Cost Recovery (FCR) & Costing
- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Institute’s Full Cost Recovery (FCR) framework.
- Develop accurate costing methodologies, including service costing, cost pooling, allocation drivers, and recovery mechanisms.
- Ensure institutional costs are appropriately allocated and recovered across projects, grants, and service units.
- Review cost structures and recovery models to ensure financial sustainability and equitable allocation of indirect costs.
- Conduct cost-benefit and financial viability analysis for investment proposals, operational initiatives, and strategic projects.
- Develop and maintain automated costing tools and models, incorporating key assumptions such as inflation, exchange rates, and operational trends.
- Maintain and regularly update institutional service catalogues, pricing structures, cost bases, and recovery rates.
Systems, Process Improvement & Capacity Building
- Drive process improvement, reporting automation, ERP enhancements, and financial systems optimization.
- Strengthen financial data governance, integrity, and reporting standards across the Institute.
- Develop institutional capacity in financial planning, reporting, analytics, and business intelligence through coaching and knowledge sharing.
- Build strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to enhance financial awareness and decision support.
- Ensure proper documentation, archiving, and maintenance of records related to financial planning, reporting, and costing activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA will be an added advantage.
- A professional accounting qualification such as CPA (K), ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent is required.
- Minimum of six (6) years’ progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or business finance.
- Proven experience in financial modelling, management reporting, and advanced analytical tools, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in business intelligence, data analytics, and reporting automation using platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Agresso/Unit4, SAP, Oracle) and databases such as SQL Server or MySQL is desirable.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the following link: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture on apply.workable.com.
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