Mathew Simba

I’m a results-driven finance leader with over a decade of experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), investment analysis, and financial modelling across large, multi-entity organizations. I drive data-led financial strategy, translating complex financial data into actionable insights that support executive decision-making and value creation. I’ve led group-wide planning cycles—aligning budgets, forecasts, and long-term strategy—across 60+ entities.

I also specialize in ERP transformation, credited for spearheading end-to-end SAP FICO implementation and finance process automation. In my most impactful work, I directed SAP FICO across 60 companies within 3 years, optimizing working capital exceeding USD 100M annually and delivering annual savings of over KES 50M. I’ve accelerated monthly financial close by 5 days, reduced budgeting cycles by 3 weeks through automation, and improved reporting speed by 50% to enable faster decisions.

Beyond systems and models, I build capability and ensure financial discipline—partnering with C-suite and board-level stakeholders, establishing performance frameworks, and deploying dashboards and KPIs. I’ve managed large, geographically dispersed finance teams, including supervising 72 factory accountants, while strengthening controls, risk management, compliance, and continuous improvement. I’m passionate about turning financial governance into operational agility through analytics, training, and change management.