Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable nationals from the locations listed for the position below :

Position:    Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Contract:   3-year renewable contract                           Location: Nationals from all IITA stations are encouraged to apply, as the role will be situated in applicants’ respective duty locations ( IITA is located in Burundi, Cameroon, DRC-Kinshasa, DRC-Bukavu, Rwanda, Kenya, Madagascar, Uganda, Tanzania, Ibadan, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Benin, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Abuja, Kano, Liberia)

Closing Date: 2 June 2026

DUTIES: 

1. Management Reporting & Business Intelligence

·       Lead the preparation of timely, accurate, and insightful monthly management and financial reports, including clear analysis, commentary, and recommendations for decision-making.

·       Design, implement, and continuously improve automated financial dashboards and business intelligence tools using platforms such as Power BI, Agresso, Tableau, and related systems.

·       Develop financial models, trend analysis, forecasts, scenario analysis, and performance reports to support strategic and operational decisions.

·       Establish and monitor key financial and operational performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the financial health and sustainability of the Institute.

·       Conduct detailed variance and trend analysis, identifying risks, opportunities, and efficiency improvements.

·       Enhance reporting processes, data visualization, and user experience to improve accessibility and interpretation of financial information by both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

·       Support senior management and governance bodies through high-quality analytical reporting and presentations.

2. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

·       Lead the Institute’s annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.

·       Develop robust short-, medium-, and long-term financial forecasts to support strategic planning and resource allocation.

·       Coordinate the preparation, consolidation, review, and analysis of departmental and project budgets to ensure completeness, accuracy, consistency, and alignment with institutional priorities.

·       Provide analytical review and challenge of budget assumptions, funding proposals, and expenditure plans, highlighting gaps, risks, and funding implications.

·       Develop and enhance automated budgeting templates, tools, and workflows within ERP and planning systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.

·       Drive continuous improvement and automation of budgeting and forecasting processes through Agresso and related digital platforms.

·       Support budget holders through training, guidance, and financial business partnering to strengthen financial planning and accountability.

3. Full Cost Recovery (FCR) & Costing

·       Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Institute’s Full Cost Recovery (FCR) framework.

·       Develop accurate costing methodologies, including service costing, cost pooling, allocation drivers, and recovery mechanisms.

·       Ensure institutional costs are appropriately allocated and recovered across projects, grants, and service units.

·       Review cost structures and recovery models to ensure financial sustainability and equitable allocation of indirect costs.

·       Conduct cost-benefit and financial viability analysis for investment proposals, operational initiatives, and strategic projects.

·       Develop and maintain automated costing tools and models, incorporating key assumptions such as inflation, exchange rates, and operational trends.

·       Maintain and regularly update institutional service catalogues, pricing structures, cost bases, and recovery rates.

4. Systems, Process Improvement & Capacity Building

·       Drive process improvement, reporting automation, ERP enhancements, and financial systems optimization.

·       Strengthen financial data governance, integrity, and reporting standards across the Institute.

·       Develop institutional capacity in financial planning, reporting, analytics, and business intelligence through coaching and knowledge sharing.

·       Build strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to enhance financial awareness and decision support.

·       Ensure proper documentation, archiving, and maintenance of records related to financial planning, reporting, and costing activities.

·       Undertake special projects and other assignments as required by management.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA will be an added advantage. A professional accounting qualification such as CPA (K), ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent is required. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of six (6) years’ progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or business finance.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must have:

·       Proven experience in financial modelling, management reporting, and advanced analytical tools, including Excel and PowerPoint.

·       Minimum of 3 years’ experience in business intelligence, data analytics, and reporting automation using platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.

·       Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Agresso/Unit4, SAP, Oracle) and databases such as SQL Server or MySQL is desirable.

·       Strong business partnering, stakeholder management, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

·       Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.

·       Strong project management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website: https://apply.workable.com/iita/#jobs no later than Two Weeks from the date of this publication. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague.

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women. While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.