Head, Group FP&A (Remote)

Head, Group FP&A at Moniepoint is a remote leadership position in Nigeria, focused on establishing and maintaining a unified Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) framework across Moniepoint’s subsidiaries: Moniepoint Nigeria, Moniepoint Kenya, MonieWorld, and Moniepoint Technologies. This role ensures consistency in forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and consolidation, acting as a standard-setter for local finance teams while managing resources where none exist. The position emphasizes cross-border collaboration, data reconciliation, and strategic financial decision-making for growth initiatives like market expansion and capital raises. Moniepoint is Africa’s largest merchant acquirer, processing $182 billion in 2023, and operates in a fast-growing fintech environment.⁠‌​‌‌‌​​​​​‌​​‌​‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌​​‌​‌‌​⁠

What it offers

This is a senior leadership role requiring 10+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, or investment banking experience, with a strong background in multi-entity forecasting, banking/fintech, and investor reporting. Key responsibilities include designing the Group FP&A framework, consolidating financial data, leading budget processes, and managing FP&A analysts. The role demands advanced Excel modelling, remote leadership, and experience in high-growth African fintech environments. Moniepoint values structured communication, reconciliation rigor, and people management in a culturally diverse, innovation-driven setting.

Who can apply

Applicants must have 10+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or investment banking, with proven skills in consolidating multi-entity financial data, advanced financial modelling, and ACA/ACCA/CFA certification or equivalent. Preference is given to candidates with finance leadership experience in African fintech or emerging markets, remote work proficiency, and familiarity with planning/consolidation tools (e.g., NetSuite, Aleph).

What you'll do

• Design and own the Group FP&A framework, including forecasting architecture, budgeting, and reporting standards.
• Consolidate entity-level forecasts into a single Group P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, handling multi-currency data and intercompany eliminations.
• Lead the annual Group budget process, including templates, timelines, and Board approval, while delegating local budget-building to subsidiary finance teams.
• Produce consolidated forecasts (2026–28) and reconcile them monthly with actuals, explaining variances within agreed tolerances.
• Run monthly/quarterly reporting cycles, delivering management accounts, Board packs, and investor-grade reports on time.
• Build and enforce KPI and unit-economics frameworks, ensuring consistency across all entities.
• Partner with BU CFOs to set standards and consolidate data, while managing FP&A analysts for subsidiaries without dedicated teams.
• Lead scenario/sensitivity modelling for strategic decisions (e.g., market expansion, capital raises).
• Manage FP&A analysts, ensuring high-quality output from a small team.
• Enforce FP&A style and modelling standards (structure, formatting, sign-off).

How to apply

1. Submit a preliminary application via the job portal.
2. Participate in a phone interview with a recruiter.
3. Attend a panel interview with existing Finance Leads.
4. Complete a behavioural and technical interview with the Executive team.

Good to know

• This is a remote role with no specified location beyond Nigeria (headquarters).
• The hiring process includes multiple stages, with a focus on leadership, technical expertise, and cultural fit.
• Moniepoint emphasizes innovation, teamwork, and growth in a fast-paced fintech environment.
• No explicit salary or benefits details were provided in the source.

Key requirements: 10+ years FP&A/corporate finance, multi-entity consolidation, advanced Excel, fintech/emerging markets experience, ACA/ACCA/CFA, remote leadership, and planning/consolidation tool proficiency.