Financial Analyst - (Bogota or Nairobi)

About Instiglio Instiglio works with governments and their partners to improve outcomes for people. Since 2012, we have worked in more than 30 low- and middle-income countries with over 200 organizations, helping ensure better outcomes for around 98 million people and influencing more than $1 billion in public spending. Our team of 80+ people from over 15 nationalities works across offices in Colombia, Kenya, Morocco, Mauritius and Uganda. Element Description Job Title Financial Analyst Department / Team Finance Reports To Senior Manager, Finance and Operations Direct Reports N/A Office Location(s) Bogotá or Nairobi Working Model Hybrid (at least 2 days a week in the office) Purpose of the role The Financial Analyst will support Instiglio’s financial reporting and help maintain the organization’s financial tools and systems. The role includes developing analytical tools and conducting analyses to support decision-making across teams, as well as supporting document review and compliance processes. Beyond reporting, the Analyst will support global financial planning, procurement processes, and the monitoring of treasury operations to ensure resources are deployed effectively. The role offers a challenging opportunity to deliver strong qualitative and quantitative analysis that helps the organization understand and anticipate its financial performance and supports cost efficiency and value creation. Required Profile We are growing a team of resourceful go-getters who are driven by our mission, curious about the world, and dedicated to a life of learning. An ideal candidate will have: Education Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field Experience 2 years of experience in financial planning, treasury, or accounting roles at consulting firms or related organizations Technical Skills & Tools Knowledge of advanced Excel, including database design, treasury, procurement, and accounting. Experience with ERP systems or financial tool development is preferred. Languages · Bogotá, Colombia: Spanish proficiency required; English at B2 level (upper-intermediate). · Nairobi, Kenya: English proficiency required. Core Competencies · Understanding of sustainable business models. · Exceptional attention to detail and execution capabilities. · Structured thinking and analytical skills. · Flexibility: resilient and open to change. · Ability to manage competing, high-priority demands in a fast-paced environment. · Strategic thinking. Key Responsibilities The key responsibilities of the Financial Analyst will include, but are not limited to: Budget, Controlling, and Financial Systems Administration Execute the implementation and administration of the reporting systems. Support the company’s monthly financial closing process, procurement process, budget, invoicing, and project expenses. Improve the financial reporting process and decision-making based on in-depth analysis of multiple information systems. Create analytics to support the cost-cutting process and consolidation. Analyze and recommend several purchasing options based on the interpretation of data and a deep understanding of the company’s operations. Backlog Building and Project Pricing Study the company’s cost structure through financial analysis, providing input to improve the expense performance review, profitability, working capital planning and investments. Monitor all the treasury procedures in order to ensure that projects are executed effectively. Interact with the project team and research the RBF market to ensure that our pipeline calculations are robust. Performance <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms',