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Finance Manager – Manufacturing Africa at McKinsey & Company

YOUR IMPACT

You will lead the financial management of a high-impact FCDO-funded programme, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting, and effective budgeting to support program delivery.

You will own core finance responsibilities for Manufacturing Africa (MA), including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance with donor requirements. This includes preparing and managing annual budgets, tracking spend against forecasts, leading monthly financial reporting and variance analysis, budgeting and planning call down studies, and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of invoicing and fund drawdowns. You will work closely with McKinsey Development Partners’ (MDP) Finance Lead and program leadership to maintain robust financial oversight and ensure alignment with internal and client requirements.

You will also support financial planning and decision-making by providing clear insights and analysis to the Team Leader and program leadership, helping to optimize resource allocation and program performance.

In addition, you may provide selective, ad-hoc support to the Team Leader on operational or strategic priorities (e.g., financial inputs to proposals, special analysis, or reporting requests), while maintaining a primary focus on finance delivery.

Your work will directly enable the effective deployment of funding to catalyze manufacturing investment across Africa, supporting job creation and economic growth.

You will be based in an Africa office as part of the Manufacturing Africa program team within our Social, Healthcare and Public Entities (SHaPE) practice.

YOUR GROWTH

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

When you join us, you will have:

Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required in a financial management field
8+ years of corporate and/or professional services experience
Strong financial management capabilities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis
Experience working with donor funding requirements (ideally FCDO or similar), including compliance, reporting, and audit processes is preferred
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in PowerPoint
High attention to detail and strong ownership of accuracy and quality of outputs
Ability to synthesize financial data into clear insights for senior stakeholders
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
High level of integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive financial information
Ability to work in-person (team schedules and office locations may vary)
Ability to operate office equipment
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams

Junior Associate (Global Opportunities) at McKinsey & Company

YOUR IMPACT

As a junior associate, you will join a client service team and take ownership of a workstream to solve some of the toughest challenges our clients face.

And these aren’t just any clients—they’re some of the most influential organizations around, from Fortune 500 giants to innovative startups. We will expect you to go the extra mile, delivering solutions that solve immediate problems and drive long-term change. And we’ll rely on your judgment and integrity to ensure our recommendations are effective and long-lasting.

You will take on a role that goes beyond advising. You’ll be at the heart of the action—helping to uncover the true challenges behind a client’s strategy and creating actionable plans that drive real change. Working alongside clients and other McKinsey colleagues, you’ll combine research, analyzing data, interviews, and brainstorming to generate fresh insights and breakthrough solutions. Your commitment to our values will be crucial in earning our clients’ trust and delivering results that matter.

As you collaborate directly with clients, you’ll help them solve problems, refine strategies, and implement transformations. By equipping them with the tools and knowledge to continue innovating and improving after we’ve left, you’ll ensure the impact of our work endures. In doing so, you’ll uphold McKinsey’s commitment to making a meaningful difference in the industries and communities we serve.