Job description

Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern and inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan and DRC Congo, Equity Bank is now home to over 12 million customers – the largest customer base in Africa. Currently the Group is seeking additional talent to serve in the role of Finance Business Partner.

Job Purpose

Drive financial results by partnering with assigned business units through periodic performance reviews, budgeting and planning and performance monitoring.

Drive revenue growth and cost optimization and analysis. He/ She will provide support and challenge segment heads, sector heads and product owners to achieve EBKL’s strategic plan.

The finance business partner will act as the key interface between Finance and business teams by

developing and maintaining accurate knowledge and understanding of the products and services offered by the bank.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering

• Act as the key interface between business units and finance on all finance related decisions like budgeting, Business case analysis, contract review and negotiations, unusual! accounting support.
  
  

Budgeting

• The finance business partner will work with assigned business unit to prepare budgets and track strategic objectives against targets.
• Ensure Capital budgets for the business units are reviewed and approved.
• Track business unit actual performance vs budget
• Support on any exceptional budget request
  
  

Performance Management

• Work with business units to develop unit scorecard.
• Support on scorecard performance for the business unit.
• Provide insights to the business unit on customer profitability, channel profitability and product profitability.
• Identify, research, and provide information on market trends and its impact on the Business.