Specialist – Financial Planning & Analysis

The Specialist – Financial Planning & Analysis supports the Corporate Performance Management (CPM) team by developing, implementing, and overseeing all financial planning, reporting, and analysis processes. The role involves preparing budgets, forecasts, and operational performance reports; managing the financial relationship between MTN Mobile Money and MTN Uganda; ensuring compliance with internal and external financial requirements; and providing insights that drive sound business decisions and improve enterprise performance.

Reporting to: Senior Manager, Corporate Performance Management
Division: Finance
Vacancies: 1

• The Specialist will play a central role in financial planning, budgeting, analysis, and reporting. This includes preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual operational and financial review reports; developing accurate forecasts; and maintaining detailed records of key assumptions and drivers. The role involves gathering business drivers and data from multiple departments, ensuring reconciliations are completed before uploads, and loading approved budgets and forecasts into the financial systems within agreed timelines.

• You will advise management on financial implications of strategic and operational decisions, support business units in creating commercially robust plans, and ensure compliance with all internal controls, policies, and regulatory frameworks. The position requires close collaboration with divisional heads, managers, and finance centers of excellence to ensure an integrated approach to financial planning and risk management.

• The Specialist will analyze actual performance against budgets, identify variances, determine their causes, and recommend corrective actions or revisions. You will prepare and interpret periodic management and project reports, providing insights that enhance financial and operational efficiency.

• Additionally, the role involves handling exceptions, escalations, and governance matters, ensuring timely resolution of financial discrepancies, and maintaining strong cross-functional communication between Finance, Operations, and Business Segments. You’ll also manage financial relationships, including intercompany transactions, pricing, and cost allocations between MTN MoMo and MTN Uganda.

• In supporting the strategic and operational direction of the organization, you’ll lead the creation and implementation of sub-divisional financial strategies, monitor performance metrics, ensure alignment with divisional goals, and maintain transparency in reporting.

• Leadership responsibilities include setting performance targets, monitoring team KPIs, providing feedback, supporting capacity development through training plans, and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required, with professional qualifications such as CPA or ACCA considered an added advantage.

• The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years of experience in financial management within a multinational environment, preferably in the telecommunications industry, with demonstrated expertise in budgeting, financial planning, and performance management.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred), MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), and sound knowledge of GAAP and IFRS is essential. You should have strong analytical and reporting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret financial data to support decision-making.

• Experience in continuous improvement, risk management, and financial best practices is desirable, along with the ability to work effectively under pressure, handle ambiguity, and influence key stakeholders.

• Strong financial acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• High level of accountability, adaptability, and organizational awareness

• Innovative and inquisitive mindset with continuous improvement focus

• Proven ability to work collaboratively across functions and manage multiple priorities

• Culturally aware and agile, capable of operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment