Who we are:
Bboxx is a super platform, transforming lives and unlocking potential by providing access to essential products and services across Africa.
Bboxx has built a fully integrated operating system Bboxx Pulse®, backed by an extensive on-the-ground network to provide goods, services and utilities across Africa. We offer African households, businesses and communities a highly convenient and affordable way to access life-changing solutions, through last mile logistics and data-powered innovative financing methods.
Bboxx is championing the economic development of Africa, accelerating the transition to the digital economy and creating new markets. We are connecting both underserved rural communities and aspiring urban ones with services including clean energy, clean cooking, smartphones, and loans, enabling African consumers to unlock their potential. Bboxx is positively impacting the lives of more than 2.5 million people in 11 markets, directly contributing to 11 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Bboxx has over 3,000 staff across Africa and offices in the UK and China.
Role Brief:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join a growing next generation utility business. The business is transforming access to clean energy solutions supported by the development of pioneering software management systems.
The business has secured private-equity and strategic partner investment, which is facilitating accelerated growth in multiple markets. As such, there is a requirement for additional personnel within the finance function to support the business on its growth journey.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a small team who directly support the business in its decision-making and growth plans, as well as gain a broad range of commercial and financial skills.
What you can expect to be doing:
- Supporting Group Head of FP&A and CFO in growing the FP&A function
- Leading parts of the group business planning processes, partnering with teams across the business to develop their planning assumptions and forecasts
- Building and delivering relevant and insightful SAP and PowerBI reporting for finance and the wider business
- Supporting management in analysing and recommending business strategies and decisions to drive Bboxx on its path to profitability
- Developing effective and flexible financial models and BI visualisations to support business decision making
- Leading on special projects as required
What we are looking for:
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CFA (or equivalent) qualification
- 1-2 years relevant commercial experience. Big Four experience preferred
- Highly proficient at financial modelling
- Experience in data analytics and visualisation tools (Power BI)
- Genuine desire to be part of challenging environment and be a key catalyst in making change
- Must be proactive and a solutions-based thinker, who can independently identify improvements, provide insights and challenge what has been done before
- Ability to inspire people’s trust in what you are doing through strong communication, interpersonal skills and quality of delivery
- Highly detailed approach to planning and execution of work, and take pride in delivering exceptional quality
- Experience of multi-national or fast-paced business environments
- A business standard of English
At Bboxx, we celebrate our differences, and recognize the strength in the diversity of our people. We are a global employer who believe in providing opportunities for all its employees to unlock their potential regardless of background, age, sex, race, religion, or personal beliefs.
We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply to roles you are passionate about, even if you need help from us to develop your skills. We strive to create an inclusive environment and regularly celebrate the diversity of our people through events arranged by our Culture Committee. Bboxx provides a workplace where you can be your authentic self and focus on our mission of transforming lives through access to energy!