QSSG- GFP- GROUP FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS LEAD
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Job Summary
Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda Kenya Tanzania Rwanda and South Sudan.
We are looking for competent skilled and experienced GROUP FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS LEAD.
JOB DESCRIPTION Group FP&A Lead |
Reports To | Group Head of Finance |
Peers | Financial Controllers Uganda & Emerging Markets |
Direct Reports | None (building department from scratch) |
Location | any county in East Africa where QSL operates |
Employment Type | Full-Time Permanent |
Function | Group Finance FP&A |
Grade / Band | L5A1 |
1. ROLE OVERVIEW
This is a high-impact ground-floor opportunity for a commercially sharp and operationally resilient finance professional. The Group FP&A Lead will be the architect of the Groups financial planning and analysis capability a function that does not yet exist in its current form and must be built owned and driven by the person in this seat.
Sitting at the intersection of finance strategy and operations this role will partner directly with the Group Head of Finance and the senior leadership team to deliver the financial intelligence that drives growth decisions across our Human Capital businesses in East Africa. You will work with imperfect unstructured data from multiple systems and turn it into insight. That is not a temporary problem to be solved it is the defining challenge and the defining opportunity of this role.
We are not looking for someone who needs a clean model and a pre-built dashboard. We are looking for someone who builds the model writes the rules and teaches the business what good looks like.
2. ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
Who You Report To Group Head of Finance a senior leader responsible for the overall financial governance reporting and strategy of the Group. Your mandate comes from this seat and your outputs feed directly into executive and board-level decisions. | Who You Work Alongside Financial Controllers for Uganda and Emerging Markets your primary internal clients and data partners. You translate the numbers they hold into the forward-looking financial story the business needs. |
3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 Financial Planning & Budgeting
Own and lead the Groups annual budgeting and multi-year financial planning process from inception this means designing the process not just running it
Build budget templates and planning models that work across multiple entities currencies and business lines within the Human Capital portfolio
Consolidate submissions from Uganda and Emerging Markets Financial Controllers into a coherent Group view
Work with senior leadership to translate business strategy into financial targets and resource plans
Challenge assumptions stress-test plans and ensure budget submissions are grounded in commercial reality
3.2 Forecasting & Performance Monitoring
Design and own the Group rolling forecast cycle monthly and quarterly working with imperfect multi-source data
Build variance analysis frameworks that explain what happened why it happened and what the business should do about it
Develop leading indicators and early-warning metrics specific to the Human Capital / staffing sector in East Africa
Track financial performance against budget and forecast across all business units flagging risks and opportunities proactively
Translate financial performance data into clear concise management commentary for the Group Head of Finance and Board reporting
3.3 Management Reporting
Design and produce the Groups monthly management accounts pack from scratch including P&L balance sheet cash flow and KPI dashboards
Build standardised reporting templates that can be replicated and scaled as the finance function grows
Ensure reporting is consistent comparable and decision-grade across all entities
Present financial results and insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders including country and functional leaders
3.4 Data Architecture & Systems
Work effectively with unstructured data from Excel files and multiple partially embedded ERP/HRIS systems this is a core requirement not a temporary state
Design data collection and aggregation processes that bring structure and consistency to fragmented financial information
Partner with IT and Operations to define data requirements as systems are embedded and upgraded
Build and maintain Excel-based financial models of institutional quality scalable auditable and documented
Act as the bridge between the businesss current data reality and its future system ambitions
3.5 Business Partnering & Commercial Finance
Partner with country and functional leaders to support commercial decision-making pricing bid modelling contract profitability headcount planning
Develop financial models for new business opportunities market expansions and strategic initiatives
Bring a Human Capital sector lens to financial analysis understanding staffing ratios billable utilisation contractor margin dynamics and workforce cost drivers
Provide financial input into tender and proposal processes where revenue impact is material
3.6 Function Building & Process Design
This is a build role. You will design the FP&A operating model processes calendars templates governance and ways of working from the ground up
Establish financial planning standards and discipline across the Group that did not previously exist
Define what a future FP&A team looks like and lay the groundwork for future hiring as the function scales
Document all models methodologies and processes to professional standards
4. PERSON SPECIFICATION
4.1 Essential Qualifications & Experience
Fully qualified accountant CPA ACCA CFA or equivalent. | |
Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in FP&A commercial finance or management accounting & 3 years as a senior contributor or lead role with ownership | |
Demonstrable experience building financial models budgets and forecasts in complex multi-entity environments | |
Advanced Excel proficiency modelling Power Query dynamic arrays and complex data manipulation (not negotiable; this is your primary tool) | |
Experience working with unstructured multi-source data and building order from it | |
Exposure to East African business environments Uganda or other East African markets strongly preferred | |
Prior experience in the Human Capital staffing BPO or professional services sector advantageous |
4.2 Competencies & Attributes
Given the build nature of this role technical skills alone are insufficient. We are looking for the following profile:
Competency | What We Mean |
Builder Mindset | You create structure where none exists. You are energised by a blank page not intimidated by it. |
Analytical Rigour | Your models are clean your logic is traceable and your numbers are right. You check your own work. |
Commercial Instinct | You connect financial data to business outcomes. A variance is a story not a no. |
Communication | You translate complex financial analysis into language that drives decisions. You write well and present with confidence. |
Resilience & Adaptability | You work well with imperfect information. You are not paralysed by missing data |
Influence Without Authority | You have no team. You get things done through relationships credibility and persistence. |
Ownership | You do not wait to be asked |
Intellectual Curiosity | You are interested in the business not just the numbers. You ask why. |
All candidates who meet the criteria outlined above are encouraged to apply under the job vacancy QSSG- GFP- GROUP FINANCIAL PLANNER & ANALYSIS LEAD"
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Required Skills:
PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications Qualified accountant CPA(K) ACCA CIMA or equivalent (mandatory). Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field. Masters degree or MBA is an advantage. Experience Minimum 810 years of progressive finance experience with at least 34 years in a Financial Controller or equivalent role. Mandatory: proven experience managing finance across multiple African countries simultaneously. Deep working knowledge of at least two of the four jurisdictions (Kenya Tanzania Rwanda South Sudan) tax regulatory and reporting requirements. Experience in a manpower solutions staffing professional services or multi-site business is preferred. Demonstrated track record managing AR AP and working capital in a multi-currency environment. Experience navigating complex or challenging operating environments (South Sudan experience is a strong advantage). Skills & Competencies Strong technical accounting skills (IFRS); fluency in multi-currency consolidation and reporting. Advanced proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and Excel; exposure to Group-level reporting tools is desirable. Excellent commercial acumen able to connect financial performance to operational and business drivers. Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple countries. Strong leadership presence; able to build credibility and influence without direct physical proximity. High resilience and adaptability comfortable operating in environments with evolving regulatory frameworks. Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex financial information clearly to senior stakeholders. Requirements All candidates who meet the criteria outlined above are encouraged to apply under the job vacancy QSSG - EMERGING MARKETS REGION - FINANCIAL CONTROLER Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Application Link : Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION. The deadline for applications is not later than 08:00 Pm Wednesday 19th June 2026
