Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

Title: Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst (Fixed-Term)

Location:  Kenya

Job Description:

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.

To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

About the Role

The FP&A Analyst supports the Grants Finance team in working with our fundraising, finance, and field teams on our annual portfolio of grants. This entails complex financial modeling and reporting, budget creation, and support towards fundraising projections and data-driven strategy. This a career track role where you will learn valuable skills in finance and accounting as well develop a management consulting toolkit.

You will report to the FP&A Senior Associate.

Responsibilities

You will support the grants finance team with a focus on grant database management and grants reporting. In particular:

• Grants Modeling and Reporting: Develop comprehensive, high-quality financial models, donor reports, and reporting dashboards
• Stakeholder Communication: Report on grant progress, spend vs. budget, and financial performance
• Process Improvement: Evaluate, enhance, and automate our systems, databases, and reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Complex Grant Management: Ensure donor requirements are identified, coordinated with program leads, and met according to donor compliance demands
• Finance Support: Provide ad hoc support as required (e.g. document recurring workflows in process documents, manage team project management tools)

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years work experience; University degree in business, finance, international development, or a related field preferred
• Advanced Excel skills (ability to perform complex functions) and provide insightful analyses of complex datasets
• Experience in financial analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes preferred
• Proficiency with data analytics software (e.g. Power BI) and CRM systems, especially Salesforce preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience at work, or outside of work, and an enthusiasm for learning and collaboration
• Language: English

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Contract Duration

Upto 2029

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.

Application Deadline

19 November 2025. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.