Job Description
Jobs in Lagos, Nigeria.
Job Overview
The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager will lead financial planning activities, drive performance analysis, and provide key insights to support strategic decision-making throughout the organization. This role will collaborate with senior leadership and various business units to ensure financial targets are aligned with company objectives. The FP&A Manager will also oversee the development of forecasts, budgets, and long-term financial plans.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting:
- Lead the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
- Create financial models to guide decision-making and predict future performance for key business units.
- Perform variance analysis, identifying key performance drivers compared to budget/forecast, and collaborate with senior management to address performance gaps.
Business Performance Analysis:
- Analyze financial and operational data to provide insights into profitability, cost management, and financial trends.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis and modeling to support strategic initiatives.
- Work with department heads to track and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) and business performance metrics.
Strategic Financial Support:
- Serve as a financial partner to the Finance department head, offering actionable insights and recommendations to improve financial performance and meet business objectives.
- Assist in evaluating new business opportunities, capital investments, and cost-reduction strategies.
- Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic planning and decision-making.
Reporting & Presentation:
- Prepare and present detailed financial reports to senior management, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial results to stakeholders, offering clear insights and actionable recommendations.
Process Improvement & Best Practices:
- Continuously seek ways to optimize financial planning, reporting, and forecasting processes.
- Implement best practices in FP&A to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with business strategies.
- Lead improvements in financial systems, tools, and data management to enhance decision-making and reporting.
Qualifications, Experience & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. An MBA, ACA, or ACCA is a plus.
- At least 4 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, finance, or accounting, with at least 2 years in a managerial or lead role.
- Strong experience in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Proven ability to work with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of FMCG industry trends and financial best practices.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, Excel (advanced), and financial systems (e.g., SAP, ODOO, Hyperion, Adaptive Insights).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative abilities.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
- High attention to detail with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and guide a high-performing team.
- Experience in the food manufacturing industry is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with financial planning and analysis tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan).
Source: From Company Career Portal/Other Job Boards.
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