Financial Analyst

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Financial Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain accurate financial records and reports. This role requires proficiency in accounting principles, software, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Modelling

• Build, maintain, and refine financial models covering Compassion Aid International portfolio performance, fund-level economics, and Group-level consolidations.
• Develop and own scenario-based models assessing the impact of key variables and deployment timing and repayment rates.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Track budget vs. actuals across departments and countries, providing structured variance analysis with clear commentary.
• Support financial planning, forecasting, and annual budgeting cycles, including multi-scenario planning.
• Assist in preparing financial inputs for Board and investor reporting cycles.
• Contribute to the 2027 Strategic Annual Plan with scenario overviews covering deployment timing, tranche mix, and impact.

Reporting & Data Management

• Build and maintain integrated financial reports using internal datasets, ensuring complete, timely, and actionable outputs for key stakeholders.
• Review existing reports and enhance structure, clarity, and utility for decision-making.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Credit, and Programme teams to integrate data inputs for unified reporting.
• Utilize the Data Warehouse as the primary data source for all financial reporting, ensuring alignment, consistency, and data accuracy.

Process Improvement & Documentation

• Assist in automating repetitive financial tasks and improving data flow between systems.
• Document key FP&A processes such as Compassion Aid International calculations, impairment methodology, and reporting workflows.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve reporting quality, internal controls, and process efficiency.
• Contribute to the team's SOP and Runbook library across core FP&A functions.

Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional certification (CFA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is an advantage.

Technical Skills, Competencies & Experience

• 2–3 years of experience in a financial analysis, FP&A, investment analysis, or financial modelling role.
• Demonstrated ability to independently build complex financial models, including 3-statement models (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) from scratch; this is non-negotiable.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets – non-negotiable.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Looker, or Python is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting frameworks, modelling principles, and portfolio analytics.
• Exposure to microfinance, development finance, or impact investing is a plus – but not required.
• Experience working across African markets is preferred.

Application Procedure

• All applicants are required to state their current/last salary.
• Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email.
• All applications MUST reach us on or before 24th June 2026 and to be sent to Sally@compassionaid.org.