Financial Planning and Reporting Analytics Specialist

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips more than 4 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase her income and assets on supported land by more than 40 percent, while permanently improving her climate resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 8,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

About the Role

You will be part of the Finance Advisory Services (FAS) team, a dedicated group of in-country and global professionals. We serve as trusted advisors to organizational leadership teams, specializing in financial strategy and sustainability. We guide organizational-wide budgeting, strategic planning, and financial reporting functions. Our ultimate aim is to ensure financial sustainability, and enhance our overall impact.

As the Financial Planning and Reporting Analytics Specialist, you will support reporting , annual budgeting, and long-term financial planning. You will also build financial models and use Business Intelligence (BI) tools to drive data analysis. You will report directly to the Global Financial Advisory Services Senior Associate. This role is based in Nairobi with hybrid work arrangements

Responsibilities

Create Reports, Models, and Manage Data

• Build financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
• Create reports and analyze data using Business Intelligence (BI) tools like SQL
• Support implementation of planning systems and tools

Support the reporting process

• Assist to develop reporting calendars, schedule calls, and coordinating
• Support in the preparation of periodic reports
• Help implement process improvements within the reporting workflow

Support Financial Planning

• Assist in the annual budgeting and five-year projection process
• Contribute to the preparation of the Board and Lender budget packs

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years experience in consulting, finance or finance analysis
• Financial modeling experience
• Understanding of using advanced formulas in Excel
• Proficiency in programming languages and tools such as R, Python, DAX, or other relevant data analysis and scripting languages

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.

Application Deadline

30 April 2025. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.