• Application Deadline:
• Position: Financial Controller-West Africa


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

An ideal candidate has the following profile:

• Pro-active, energetic, and no-nonsense


• Team player


• Excellent communication and reporting skills


• Focused on developing him/herself and the team


• Continuously striving for improvement and resilient


• High business acumen - streetwise


• All round financial professional


• At least 5 years’ experience as finance professional with a progressive career path; experience from the renewable energy Sector/Manufacturing/ FMCG sector is preferred


• Excellent analytical skills combined with attention to detail


• Hands-on experience with ERP systems


• Big 4 experience is an added advantage


• Msc /Bsc /HND in Accountancy/ Finance combined with ICAN, ACCA (equivalent) is preferred


• Knowledge of French is an advantage


• High integrity is a must.

Your responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives.


• Collaborate with senior management to establish financial goals and priorities.

Financial Planning:

• Prepare and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models.


• Conduct variance analyses and provide explanations for deviations.


• Develop and maintain financial plans, including capital and revenue expenditures

Financial Analysis:

• Analyze financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.


• Provide insightful financial reporting and dashboards.


• Report and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) across cost and profit centers in the business.

Decision Support:

• Provide financial guidance to business leaders and departments.


• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses to inform business decisions.


• Develop business cases and ROI analyses for strategic initiatives.

Team Management:

• Lead and manage a team of financial analysts and planners.


• Mentor and coach team members to enhance skills and expertise.


• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Compliance and Governance:

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and procedures.


• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.


• Manage internal controls and risk management processes.

Communication:

• Present financial results and insights to senior management and stakeholders.


• Communicate financial plans, budgets, and forecasts to departments.


• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners (e.g., auditors, bankers).