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Sharon Wanjiru

@sharonwanjiru1

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Strategic finance professional with 7+ years of experience.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers opportunities for growth, collaboration, and the chance to make impactful financial decisions.

I am a strategic and data-driven finance professional with over seven years of progressive experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and SaaS-aligned financial operations. My expertise spans across banking, microfinance, and fintech industries, where I have honed my skills in budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and variance analysis. I am adept at delivering high-quality financial reports and driving stakeholder alignment, with a strong focus on evaluating key metrics such as ARR, CAC, and LTV.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated the ability to support SaaS-style platforms and collaborate effectively with product and engineering teams. My contributions have led to significant improvements in performance and profitability, including a 17% increase in portfolio profitability through data-driven insights. I am passionate about leveraging my financial acumen to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic decision-making.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Relationship Officer

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Bank Of Africa

Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Conducted financial analysis to evaluate client portfolios, identify growth opportunities, and deliver strategic lending recommendations. Partnered with digital teams to support system integration, improving onboarding and enhancing cross-functional workflows. Delivered client insights through data-driven reports, increasing portfolio profitability by 17% and boosting digital engagement by 90%.

Financial Analysis System Integration Data Reporting

Finance Officer & FP&A Support

Bingwa Services Limited

May 2021 - May 2023 (2 years)

Owned financial reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and scenario-based financial modeling to support executive decision-making. Delivered budget vs. actual (BvA) analysis for quarterly reviews, identifying cost efficiency gaps and aligning spend with strategic goals. Created executive reports and financial dashboards using Excel and SAP, enhancing board-level visibility while collaborating wit

Financial Reconciliations Cash Flow Forecasting Financial Modeling Budget Vs. Actual Analysis Dashboards Excel SAP Finance Tools Tableau UAT

System Administration & Customer Support Specialist

Bingwa Services Limited

May 2021 - May 2023 (2 years)

Trained new users and finance staff on system usage and financial reporting platforms. Designed and tested enhancements to cloud-based applications, increasing system uptime and platform engagement. Delivered insights on churn factors and client satisfaction using operational data, aligning with SaaS retention metrics and contributing to customer onboarding workflows.

System Administration Customer Support User Training Cloud Applications Test Systems SaaS Metrics Customer Onboarding

Operations, Relationship & Insurance Officer

Sumac Microfinance Bank

Jan 2019 - May 2019 (4 months)

Executed 70+ loan disbursements and tracked repayments with high accuracy, achieving 93.5% on reconciliations. Processed loan insurance and cash flow evaluations for SME clients, creating data reports used in budget planning. Collaborated with backend IT and product teams to optimize customer account management systems.

Disbursement Process Repayment Tracking Financial Reconciliations Data Reporting Budgeting Account Management Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Moi University

Bachelor of Business Management, Finance & Banking

Graduated with a Bachelor of Business Management, specializing in Finance & Banking. The program provided a strong foundation in financial principles and banking operations.