Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting process across all departments and business units.
• Develop short-term and long-term financial plans aligned with the organization’s strategic goals.
• Work closely with department heads to gather inputs and ensure budgets are accurate, realistic, and aligned with business priorities.
• Track and report variances between actual results and budget/forecast.

2. Forecasting & Financial Modelling

• Create and maintain dynamic financial models to support rolling forecasts, scenario planning, and sensitivity analyses.
• Analyse historical performance and market trends to refine forecasts.
• Provide ad-hoc financial modelling to support new initiatives, investments, and business cases.

3. Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports, including P&L, statement of financial position and statement of cash flows.
• Provide dashboards and KPIs for internal stakeholders, highlighting key financial metrics and performance drivers.
• Develop insightful commentary and recommendations to inform business decisions.
• Monitor and analyse financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis and financial modelling to provide decision support.

4. Strategic Business Partnering

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Support strategic projects with financial input, including cost-benefit analysis, ROI evaluation, and funding requirements.
• Act as a trusted advisor to management on financial implications of strategic decisions.
• Partner with senior management to evaluate financial results and drive business performance.

5. Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure financial activities comply with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and maintain internal financial controls to safeguard assets and data integrity.
• Coordinate the annual audit process with external auditors and ensure provision of timely and accurate financial documentation.

6. Process Improvement & Systems Management

• Drive continuous improvement of financial planning and reporting tools, systems, and processes.
• Leverage ERP and reporting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Anaplan, Power BI) to enhance automation and efficiency.
• Identify and implement best practices in financial planning and analysis (FP&A).

7. Team Leadership

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of financial reporting analysts
• Foster a high-performance culture with a focus on collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement and professional development.
• Manage performance and provide training as needed.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or HND in any discipline, plus
• ICAN ACA or ACCA professional qualification

Experience

• 8 to 10 years of progressive work experience in Accounts/Finance function
• Knowledge of ERP Systems (e.g., SAP ByD)

Key Skills & Competencies

• Good knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Highly numerate with good analytical skills.
• High proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite especially Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word & PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze financial data, interpret financial reports and familiarity with Power BI or other reporting tools.
• Good problem-solving skills and results oriented.
• Ability to produce high quality output under pressure and sometimes with inadequate resources.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Good Communication and Interpersonal skills required in liaising with people at different levels within and outside the Organization.
• Ability to explain complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking with a commercial mindset.
• Ability to lead and coach direct reports to improve efficiency and competence.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Intuitiveness and attention to detail.
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong professional ethics, accountability, and dependability.

1. Application Closing Date:  Friday, 3rd October 2025
2. Candidates should indicate preferred Job Location on their CV/application.