Head of Finance: M-KOPA Mobility

The role

The Head of Finance will shape capital strategy and financial planning for the M-KOPA Mobility business. You will manage the financial model, lead fundraising support, and oversee business performance reporting to drive growth.

What you will do

• Partner with the Managing Director on capital strategy including funding sources and capital structure
• Own the Mobility financial model and lead finance work for fundraising and investor due diligence
• Provide leadership and investors with clear views of business performance
• Lead business performance reviews and oversee financial content for leadership and board reporting
• Own the annual business plan, budget, and financial targets
• Build reporting and insight for decisions regarding pricing, retention economics, and new market investment
• Forecast cash and funding requirements in coordination with Group Finance
• Lead the Mobility procurement team
• Ensure financial reporting, controls, and records meet Group policies and Big 4 audit standards

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of finance experience
• Senior leadership experience in a fast-growing, capital-intensive or lending business
• Experience raising debt or equity from financial modelling through to close
• Experience owning a business plan, budget and financial targets
• Experience leading financial reporting within a multi-entity or group environment
• Experience working with credit or risk teams to connect portfolio performance and financial reporting
• Experience leading teams and operating as a senior business partner

Nice to have

• Ability to move comfortably between the detail and the bigger picture

Benefits

• Development programs
• Coaching partnerships
• On-the-job training
• Family-friendly policies
• Flexibility

Before you apply

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
• Successful candidates undergo pre-employment background checks including criminal records, identification verification, academic qualifications, employment dates and employer references

About the company

M-KOPA is a fast-growing e-mobility business scaling clean, affordable transport across Africa. The company has served over 10 million customers and is recognized by the Financial Times as one of Africa's fastest growing companies.