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Pavago

Corporate Finance Manager

RemoteSouth Africa, Kenya only
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Role
Finance
Experience
Senior
Employment
Full-time
Salary not disclosed
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Corporate Finance Manager with 5+ years in Corporate Finance, FP&A, Strategic Finance, or Investment Banking. Must be strong in financial modeling, advanced Excel/Google Sheets, ERP systems, executive reporting, and fluent written/verbal English. Remote from South Africa or Kenya, working U.S. business hours.

Core skills

Excel/Google SheetsFinancial modeling

Required skills

NetSuite/SAP/Oracle

Optional skills

Power BITableauLooker

Required languages

English Excellent written and verbal communication skills; required

What you'll do

  • Lead the annual budgeting process across departments and business units.
  • Develop and maintain rolling monthly and quarterly forecasts.
  • Consolidate financial reporting across multiple entities, business units, or regions.
  • Improve forecast accuracy and financial planning visibility.
  • Support long-term financial planning initiatives and strategic budgeting.
  • Build advanced financial models including Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Return on Investment (ROI), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Net Present Value (NPV), Scenario and sensitivity analyses.
  • Evaluate capital investments, pricing strategies, expansion initiatives, and M&A opportunities.
  • Identify opportunities to improve margins, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.
  • Present data-driven recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Monitor liquidity, working capital, and cash flow performance.
  • Support debt compliance, capital structure planning, and financing strategies.
  • Partner with banking institutions, investors, and executive stakeholders.
  • Improve treasury reporting and cash flow forecasting processes.
  • Prepare Board presentations, Executive reporting packages, KPI dashboards, and Financial summaries.
  • Deliver variance analysis and executive commentary.
  • Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable business insights.
  • Ensure reporting accuracy and compliance with GAAP or IFRS standards.
  • Partner with Operations, Sales, Product, and Executive teams on strategic initiatives.
  • Align financial planning with operational goals and business priorities.
  • Support fundraising, investor relations, and strategic finance initiatives.
  • Mentor Financial Analysts and junior finance team members.
  • Improve forecasting workflows, reporting processes, and financial controls.
  • Support audits, due diligence activities, and compliance initiatives.
  • Enhance reporting scalability through automation and process improvements.
  • Drive continuous improvements across finance operations.

What they require

  • You combine strategic thinking with strong financial analysis.
  • You simplify complex financial information for executive decision-makers.
  • You’re highly analytical, organized, and detail-oriented.
  • You thrive in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments.
  • You enjoy influencing business strategy through financial insights.
  • You’re confident presenting to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • 5+ years of experience in Corporate Finance, FP&A, Strategic Finance, or Investment Banking.
  • Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including Financial modeling, Scenario planning, Sensitivity analysis, Consolidations, Advanced formulas and automation.
  • Experience with ERP platforms such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle or similar systems.
  • Proven experience preparing Executive reporting, Financial models, Board presentations.
  • Strong analytical, financial, and strategic problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Preferred: MBA, CFA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Preferred: Experience supporting M&A transactions, Fundraising initiatives, Investor relations, Capital allocation projects.
  • Preferred: Background in SaaS, professional services, or multi-entity organizations.
  • Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

Pavago is hiring for one of its clients seeking an Accounting & Finance Coordinator to support finance and operations teams.

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