Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

NawiriGroup is foremost known as a leading safari travel group, offering great personalised nature-based travel experiences across the African continent. Our core purpose goes beyond delivering exceptional safaris. We are a platform that connects local communities, expert partners, investors, and travellers to drive positive impact at scale within some of Africa’s most iconic wilderness areas.

Since inception, we’ve supported national parks, community-led conservancies, local communities and governments with many initiatives and millions of dollars in their efforts to safeguard and manage some of Africa’s most important wilderness areas. We believe travel should be a force for good and our vision is to use responsible travel to create a sustainable and prosperous future for natural ecosystems in Africa and the local people living in and around these unique, globally important areas.

Today, through the Group’s various subsidiaries across multiple countries, which includes Asilia Africa, a leading safari operator with 17 bespoke camps and lodges across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, with a full-service DMC offering, and the multi-award-winning African safari tour operator Go2Africa, we employ close to 1,200 people in sub-Saharan Africa all dedicated to delivering immersive experiences while working towards our goal of delivering impact at scale.

Purpose Driven

• Our shared purpose is encapsulated in our group name - ‘Nawiri’ is Kiswahili for ‘to flourish/thrive’, reflecting our vision of creating a future where vital ecosystems and local communities thrive together.

• We are proud as a group to be B Corp certified, a testament to our dedication to balancing the needs of people, planet, and profit in everything we do. Our journey with B Corp started more than a decade ago when Asilia qualified in 2012, the first African Travel company to do so.

• Last financial year we contributed US$9.8m to nature protection and positive impact projects. We continue to grow our impact reach and agenda.

• We have ambitious commercial growth plans and are expanding our operational, commercial, analytical and technology capabilities to enable the further scaling of both our guest experiences and travel offerings.

   

Why should you work for us?

• Join a team that has continuously led the way in our industry, ranging from creating cutting-edge technology platforms to deploying innovative solutions to lead the way in sustainable operations.

• We take pride in creating a culture where people grow, find purpose, and contribute to progress that reaches far beyond the organisation. Training and development are at the heart of this journey, and we are proud of the number of in-house programmes that we have available, including a training library offering over 130 different training modules.

• Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working arrangement to get the most out of your working hours. Combine work in one of the Nawiri Group offices, located in the picturesque cities of Cape Town, Nairobi, Arusha, and London, with the option of remote work.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager is responsible for providing financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting support to the business and providing ad hoc financial reporting and analysis, working with the BI team. This includes analysing financial data, creating financial models, and providing recommendations to management for decision-making.

The role requires a strong understanding of financial principles and accounting systems. The candidate will be required to be detail-oriented and naturally analytical, excelling at showcasing logical thinking when compiling, analysing, and presenting financial data and analysis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• End-to-end ownership of forecast/budgeting, performance, and variance analysis, providing qualitative and quantitative analysis and insights to guide the business on strategic decisions.

• Analyse financial data and create financial models to support decision-making.

• Provide input and analysis into pricing and other commercial decisions.

• Prepare and maintain detailed financial forecasts and budgets.

• Provide regular and ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting to management.

• Identify trends and variances in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement.

• Assist in the preparation of board presentations and other financial reports.

• Collaborate with other departments and functional teams to gather information and support decision-making.

• Continuously improve financial planning and analysis processes.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will be required to have the following key skills and experience:

• CA/CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified (or equivalent);

• 3+ years’ experience in a similar role;

• Proven track record of developing and implementing budget/forecasting models, including cash flow management;

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;

• Advanced financial modelling skills;

• Good knowledge of accounting principles;

• Expert in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, with some experience in PowerPoint;

• PowerBI experience will be beneficial to the role; and

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferential Skill

• Ability to challenge existing processes and ways of working.

• Analytical and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of financial concepts and the ability to communicate effectively with non-financial stakeholders.

• Must be proactive with the ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.

• Flexible and innovation hungry, embracing change positively.

• Right attitude and passion for the role: exhibit enthusiasm and a can-do attitude about work and deliverables.

• Passionate about Positive Impact, conservation, and sustainability.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

At Nawiri Group, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. We encourage Employment Equity candidates and individuals with disabilities to apply. As an equal opportunities employer, we believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or beliefs.