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Joseph Muiruri

@josephcmuiruri

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Finance and business performance analyst delivering automated reporting and data-driven FP&A insights.

Australia

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a data-driven FP&A role where I can automate reporting, improve forecast accuracy, and build dashboards that give executives clear, timely insight—while growing within a high-growth organisation focused on business performance.

I’m a finance and business performance analyst with 3+ years of experience delivering financial analysis, budgeting, management reporting, and data-driven insights across consulting, banking, and donor-funded environments. I improve forecast accuracy, strengthen decision-making through analytics, and turn complex numbers into clear executive-ready recommendations.

In my recent consulting work, I developed integrated revenue and expenditure forecasting models that improved forecast accuracy by 40%, and I automated reporting workflows to cut reporting effort by 60% and accelerate turnaround by 95%. I also built SQL ETL pipelines and Power BI dashboards to improve multi-source data integrity, consistency, and reporting validations during month-end close.

I’m CPA Australia Associate and bring strong FP&A discipline—financial modelling, variance analysis, and management reporting—backed by hands-on reconciliation and audit preparation experience in ERP-driven environments. I’m motivated by high-growth, data-driven organizations where I can continue building dashboards, improving forecast quality, and enabling stakeholders to act faster with confidence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Financial Data Analyst Consultant

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DashboardWorx

Oct 2025 - Present (8 months)

Developed revenue and expenditure forecasting models that improved forecast accuracy by 40% across client portfolios. Built SQL ETL pipelines and Power BI dashboards, accelerating reporting turnaround by 95% and reducing month-end reporting effort by 60%.

Financial Forecasting Financial Modeling ETL Power BI Data Validation

Data Quality & Insights Analyst Intern

DataCareer App

Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 (2 months)

Analyzed 15,000+ data records to identify labor market trends and programme performance indicators for 500+ client organizations. Built analytical frameworks to improve data consistency and produced executive-ready reports and presentations.

Data Analysis Data Quality KPI Analysis Trend Analysis Analytical Frameworks Executive Reporting

Accounts Assistant

Tana Water Works Development Agency

Feb 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Supported donor-funded budgeting and forward expenditure estimates, and prepared accrual-based reconciliations, variance analysis, and audit schedules for management reporting and compliance. Processed and reconciled high-volume transactions for 1,000+ landowners, suppliers, and contractors, and identified cost-saving opportunities that reduced discretionary operational spending by 9% in four week

Reconciliations Budget Management Audit Preparation ERP Systems Transaction Processing Cost Analysis Donor Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

La Trobe University

Master of Financial Analysis, Financial Analysis

Grade: Distinction

Completed a Master of Financial Analysis at La Trobe University, earning a Distinction. Focused on financial analysis and business performance skills.

Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board

Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Accounting

Qualified as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) through KASNEB. Completed professional accounting examinations required for CPA certification.

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Bachelor of Commerce in Finance, Finance

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. Built foundational knowledge in finance and financial analysis.