Duties and Responsibilities


Finance Analysts (FA) are expected to be specialists in business finance analytics, controls, processes, and data management, and able to support decision-making through the provision of timely, fit for purpose information on the management of financial resources across all funding sources.  In line with the competencies listed below, Finance Analysts are expected to be experts in the day-to-day maintenance of the core RM systems, processes, and disciplines, with advanced knowledge of BPS policies, SAP and the Bank’s core reporting and data mining tools. 
Finance Analysts are also expected to be able to work directly with client management as business partners. The job holder will have specific accountabilities consistent with the grade and the generic BPS responsibilities mentioned above. These will be determined in relation to a specific work assignment and articulated in annual objectives prior to the start of each fiscal year.
The selected candidate is expected to be an excellent team player, comfortable working with large datasets, preferably with data modeling skills, a finance, accounting, or economics background/experience with strong analytical skills, and knowledge in one or more of the key functional areas that BPS supports. 
The position is expected to serve the Africa East Planet (SAEDR) Regional Director’s (RD), four Practice Managers (PMs) and Practice Management units. The Finance Analyst will also support one of the functional teams (e.g., planning, reporting, systems/controls) serving Africa East Regions.
As with all other BPS staff, FAs are expected to be fungible and able to work across different assignments over time depending on business needs and professional development objectives.


Selection Criteria


Minimum Education consisting of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or other relevant discipline required to fulfill position specific requirements (e.g. Economics, Public Administration, Information Systems, etc.) OR non-relevant Bachelor's Degree plus one of the following: (1) CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting; or (2) ACCA Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business; or (3) equivalent country-level Accounting certificate.
Minimum of two years of relevant experience in a comparable accounting or finance-oriented role.
Advanced working knowledge of budget/finance systems and reports, particularly SAP, Power BI, BW/AO and BPC and/or demonstrated experience with major systems for financial/budget management.
Track record of supporting business decision making through the provision of relevant analytics, using statistical and AI/ML methods, and visualization solutions
Excellent communications skills (written and oral) and people oriented
Knowledge of external funds policies and procedures is desirable.
Experience with relevant business areas from both in and outside the bank will be helpful.
Experience with requirements gathering and business analysis, applying critical thinking to independently analyze complex problems, and pursue efficiency improvements
Experience with data management/modeling; process analysis, design and automation.
Proficiency in Finance Analyst competencies