Job Title: Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Department: Finance

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Kiyovu, Kigali

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Kivu Choice

Kivu Choice is the fastest growing vertically integrated aquaculture company with the largest hatchery in Rwanda. A fish production operation as well as a growing number of branches to sell the fish throughout the country. Over the next 5 years our plan is to scale to become the largest and most sustainable protein producer in the country, producing and distributing over 50 million fish meals per year across Rwanda, DRC, and Burundi.

About the Role

The FP&A Manager will play a key role in supporting Kivu Choice’s strategic growth by providing financial insights, driving budgeting and forecasting processes, and supporting decision-making through data-driven analysis. Need to be a strong a detail-oriented, analytical professional who will work across departments to ensure financial health and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles across all business units.
• Develop and maintain dynamic financial models to support strategic planning and long-term growth.
• Analyze business performance, identify risks/opportunities, and recommend actionable insights.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), costs, and revenues to support operational decisions.
• Provide variance analysis between actuals, budgets, and forecasts, highlighting key business drivers.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with operational, production, and supply chain teams to align financial plans with business objectives.
• Serve as a financial advisor to department leads, offering guidance on cost control and investment decisions.

Process Improvement

• Enhance and automate reporting tools and processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Implement best practices in financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support scalability.

Strategic Support

• Support business case development for new projects, including ROI analysis and scenario planning.
• Assist in capital planning, cost-benefit analysis, and strategic growth initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Must be holding ACCA or CPA certificate
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a manufacturing, agribusiness, or FMCG environment
• Strong proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis
• Experience with ERP and financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

Submitting your application

• If you are interested in this position, prepare the following:
  1. Job application letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  3. Copy of your academic documents
  4. Copy of your passport or ID

• How to apply: send all the required documents to our email address: recruiting@kivuchoice.com
• Submission Deadline: Wednesday, 13^th August, 2025.
• We will be reviewing and interviewing applications as per submissions.