Manager- Business Planning and Analytics (Internal /External)

At Safaricom Ethiopia, we are a purpose-led technology company dedicated to transforming lives through digital connectivity and inclusive financial services. In under four years, we have grown to serve over 10 million customers, with our network now reaching 55% of Ethiopia’s population – a testament to our bold vision and trusted partnerships.

Guided by core values such as customer obsession, innovation, integrity, and get it done together, we are building a workplace that is dynamic, inclusive, and empowering. We believe our greatest strength lies in our people. That’s why, for two consecutive years, we have proudly get earned the Top Employer Award – in recognition for our unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive, innovative, and inclusive environment to people.

Join Safaricom Ethiopia and be part of a team that is shaping the digital future of Ethiopia. Here, your work has meaning, your voice matters, and your growth is our priority. Together, we are transforming lives for a digital future.

To ensure that the business can process, compile and report the annual budgets and quarterly forecast, results to management and the Group on a timely basis. The preparation of the annual budgets and quarterly forecast results should comply with company procedures and the accounting policies for the Group and be submitted in the formats prescribed.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership : 

• Review and consolidation of forecasts, budgets, LRP ensuring full alignment across functions.
• Ensure the annual budgets and quarterly forecast information adheres to IFRS and complies with Group accounting policies.
• Perform data analytics and alignment between the accounting system ERP oracle and the reporting system HFM.
• Take the lead in DFS analysis and monthly performance reporting and review. 
• Support the business in Identifying and implementing cost and efficiency improvements

Key Performance Indicators

• Monitor adequacy and compliance of processes used in the generation of the annual budgets, long range plan and quarterly forecast information for the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet preparation and report any deviations to the Business Planning and Forecasting Manager and Chief Finance Officer via annual internal or external audit. If our accounts are unqualified then the processes are okay
• Prepare a commentary to explain key management & financial ratios to compare trends and circulate to management and Safaricom as per reporting timetable. This should include explanation of variances and suggested remedial actions.
• Oversee the timely submission of the annual budgets, long range plan and quarterly forecast results to Safaricom as per Group timetable.
• Reduce the turnaround time of various scenarios - the scenarios are based on altering our principal KPI’s like closing subscribers, churn, ARPU, acquisition margin, retention costs, Opex as a % of service revenue, Capex as a % of service revenue and free cash flow  scenarios within the Budgeting Model to 1 hour. 

Core competencies, knowledge and experience 

• Analytical and Problem-solving skills; Team player, yet able to work independently.
• Understanding of financial and non-financial performance metrics and able to connect the linkages between input drivers and outcomes, knowledge of accounting principles
• Experience of and Exposure to business case preparation & investment appraisals,
• Strong communication [including written and presentations], active listening, relationship building, and negotiations skills a must for Business Planning and analytics
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft office (e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power point and Outlook) with advanced Excel skills; 

Must have technical / professional qualifications: 

• Advanced Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business (or related degree or experience) or equivalent experience required;
• At least 5 years’ experience of financial management in the mobile telecommunications sector or in a similar role within a large company.

Budget owned (figures) if applicable: The incumbent oversees the monitoring of the whole P&L

How to Apply. If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to create/ update your candidate profile on the recruitment portal and then Click on the apply button. Remember to attach your resume.