JOB DETAILS:

At M-KOPA, finance isn't just about numbers—it's about enabling financial inclusion for millions across Africa. As our Head of Finance Business Partnering, you'll lead a team that transforms financial data into strategic insights, driving decisions that balance business growth with our mission of creating transformative financial partnerships with our customers.

Your Strategic Impact

This role places you at the intersection of financial expertise and business strategy. You'll lead a team supporting Operations, Sales, Retail, and Market Development—translating M-KOPA's ambitious goals into financial frameworks that drive accountability and performance. Your insights won't just inform decisions; they'll shape the future of an organization that has already unlocked $1.5 billion in credit across five African markets.

You will build financial partnerships that transcend traditional reporting. You'll enable leaders to see beyond the numbers to the strategic implications and opportunities. Your work will directly influence how we allocate resources, make investment decisions, and ultimately how we extend our reach to serve more customers with life-changing financial services.

Your Day-to-Day Leadership

Your work will blend strategic guidance with hands-on leadership:

In the morning, you might lead your team in analysing performance trends across markets, identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency or accelerate growth. By midday, you could be presenting insights to the executive team, using your financial expertise to influence key investment decisions.

You'll develop and deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reporting that drives accountability across the organization. Your team will become known for translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that empower better decision-making at all levels.

You'll work closely with department heads to optimise resource allocation, improve margins, and align financial planning with operational realities. Your commercial acumen will help teams balance ambitious targets with financial sustainability.

Throughout it all, you'll mentor and develop your team, building finance talent that elevates the function across the organization. Your leadership will create clear growth paths for finance professionals while fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

How Your Experience Will Create Impact

Your background in strategic finance will find new purpose at M-KOPA. Your ability to balance rigorous performance management with forward-looking analysis will help us navigate growth challenges while maintaining financial discipline. Your experience with advanced analytics and automation will enhance our forecasting and decision-making capabilities. And your talent for developing finance professionals will build capacity that extends beyond your immediate team.

The financial partnerships you establish won't just serve today's business needs—they'll scale to support our expansion across markets. Your leadership will help us maintain our innovative edge while ensuring financial sustainability that enables our mission to continue and grow.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or professional qualifications (CPA, CFA, CIMA) highly desirable
• 8-10 years progressive experience in finance, with at least 3 years in senior business partnering or strategic finance roles
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to develop high-performing teams
• Exceptional analytical capabilities and commercial acumen, with experience influencing executive-level decisions
• High proficiency in enterprise finance systems and business intelligence tools
• Demonstrated success in driving financial transformation and process improvement

Why This Role Will Transform Your Career

This position offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact:

You are a strategic hub for financial expertise and innovation in the region. From here, you'll gain unparalleled insights into both established financial markets and emerging opportunities across the continent.

As fintech continues to revolutionize financial services in Africa, your role at M-KOPA places you at the forefront of this transformation. You'll develop expertise in a rapidly evolving sector while helping shape its future direction.

The combination of commercial focus and social impact creates a uniquely rewarding professional experience. You'll apply sophisticated financial leadership to drive business results while enabling greater financial inclusion for underserved communities.

You'll build relationships with executive stakeholders across multiple countries, developing a professional network that spans borders and industries. The cross-functional nature of business partnering will expand your perspective beyond finance to the broader business and technology landscape.

The leadership skills you develop—balancing analytical rigor with strategic thinking, managing diverse teams, and influencing at the executive level—will become invaluable assets throughout your career journey.

Join Us

You will be part of a diverse, mission-driven organization that values innovation, impact, and excellence. You'll collaborate with talented colleagues who share your commitment to both business performance and social purpose. You'll have the opportunity to see firsthand how your financial leadership influences business outcomes and customer experiences.

At M-KOPA, we foster a low-ego environment where diversity, innovation, and collaboration drive both commercial growth and social impact. Our team values psychological safety and takes a discovery-first approach to problem solving. You'll be empowered to make data-driven decisions and clear cases for prioritisation in domains where you have a high degree of ownership.