Corporate Financial Analyst
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Full Time
Experienced
About Fin
Fin is simply smarter finance for everybody. We’re a lending and technology group with operations across East Africa. Together with our partners, Fin provides credit in a fast, convenient, and reliable manner. The Group comprises regulated lending businesses in Kenya and Tanzania, a proprietary technology platform supporting credit operations, and a venture arm investing in early stage fintechs. Our focus is on building scalable, data-driven financial services that expand access to credit across the region.
About the role
Fin is seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and driven Financial Analyst to join our high performing team. This is a hands-on role at the centre of the business, offering direct exposure to senior leadership and visibility across all subsidiaries. You will play a key role in translating complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights, and in preparing materials that inform board, investor, and management decisions. The role is fast-paced, with multiple concurrent deliverables and tight timelines, requiring strong ownership, accuracy, and sound judgement. You will report to the Group Finance Manager and work closely with country and technology teams. We are looking for someone who takes initiative, remains curious, and is committed to learning.
Key responsibilities
• Prepare board packs, investor presentations, and ad hoc materials with clear, tailored messaging for shareholders, lenders, and management.
• Analyse complex loan portfolio datasets to generate actionable insights, including vintage curves, roll rates, delinquency trends, loss and recovery analysis, and portfolio segmentation.
• Deliver monthly operational performance updates across sales, collections, and credit quality metrics.
• Support group budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling to inform strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with country and technology teams to source, validate, and interpret accurate data.
• Assist investor engagement and due diligence by providing timely, detailed information and responses.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field. CFA (completed or in progress) is preferred. Financial Modeling and Valuation (FMVA) Certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a financial analyst, or similar role, preferably within a financial institution or banking environment (not entry level).
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to work confidently with large datasets and build reliable models.
• Strong PowerPoint (or equivalent) skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Solid understanding of financial statements and how they link.
• Strong business acumen, including the ability to interpret macroeconomic trends and understand their impact on business performance.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across country teams, technology teams, and senior leadership.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a high standard for accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and take ownership of deliverables.
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences.
Why join Fin?
At Fin, you will be part of a growing lending and technology group that is driving financial inclusion across East Africa. You will join a collaborative and high performing Group Finance team, where learning, mentorship and teamwork are core to how we operate. In this role, you will gain direct exposure to strategic decision making, work across multiple market, and take ownership of high impact deliverables. This combination of company scale, team support and role responsibility offers a steep learning curve, professional growth, and significant visibility for the right candidate.
Fin is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
Fin is simply smarter finance for everybody. We’re a lending and technology group with operations across East Africa. Together with our partners, Fin provides credit in a fast, convenient, and reliable manner. The Group comprises regulated lending businesses in Kenya and Tanzania, a proprietary technology platform supporting credit operations, and a venture arm investing in early stage fintechs. Our focus is on building scalable, data-driven financial services that expand access to credit across the region.
About the role
Fin is seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and driven Financial Analyst to join our high performing team. This is a hands-on role at the centre of the business, offering direct exposure to senior leadership and visibility across all subsidiaries. You will play a key role in translating complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights, and in preparing materials that inform board, investor, and management decisions. The role is fast-paced, with multiple concurrent deliverables and tight timelines, requiring strong ownership, accuracy, and sound judgement. You will report to the Group Finance Manager and work closely with country and technology teams. We are looking for someone who takes initiative, remains curious, and is committed to learning.
Key responsibilities
• Prepare board packs, investor presentations, and ad hoc materials with clear, tailored messaging for shareholders, lenders, and management.
• Analyse complex loan portfolio datasets to generate actionable insights, including vintage curves, roll rates, delinquency trends, loss and recovery analysis, and portfolio segmentation.
• Deliver monthly operational performance updates across sales, collections, and credit quality metrics.
• Support group budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling to inform strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with country and technology teams to source, validate, and interpret accurate data.
• Assist investor engagement and due diligence by providing timely, detailed information and responses.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field. CFA (completed or in progress) is preferred. Financial Modeling and Valuation (FMVA) Certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a financial analyst, or similar role, preferably within a financial institution or banking environment (not entry level).
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to work confidently with large datasets and build reliable models.
• Strong PowerPoint (or equivalent) skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Solid understanding of financial statements and how they link.
• Strong business acumen, including the ability to interpret macroeconomic trends and understand their impact on business performance.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across country teams, technology teams, and senior leadership.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a high standard for accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and take ownership of deliverables.
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences.
Why join Fin?
At Fin, you will be part of a growing lending and technology group that is driving financial inclusion across East Africa. You will join a collaborative and high performing Group Finance team, where learning, mentorship and teamwork are core to how we operate. In this role, you will gain direct exposure to strategic decision making, work across multiple market, and take ownership of high impact deliverables. This combination of company scale, team support and role responsibility offers a steep learning curve, professional growth, and significant visibility for the right candidate.
Fin is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
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