• Application Deadline:
• Position: Financial Analyst



• Job Type Full Time



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



• Experience 5 - 9 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Description

• The Financial Analyst will play a crucial role in the financial planning and analysis function of Dangote Cement.


• This position involves analyzing financial data, developing financial models, and contributing to strategic decision-making processes. 


• he analyst will work closely with various stakeholders to provide insights and recommendations that drive business performance and growth.


• The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and be proficient in financial reporting and forecasting.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Establishes the PanAfrica consolidated weekly performance review report and dashboard analyzing the deviation between actuals and commitments for quick corrective plans


• Manages the benchmarking weekly/monthly data collection and review process and corrective action plans in collaboration the Growth.


• Benchmark and standardization of approaches wherever this is applicable, creating a bridge between Groups.


• Coordinates specific Group or region wide initiatives, ensuring that local perspective and specificities are always catered for and supporting with standard execution at country level.


• Supports the working capital optimization initiatives with focus on spares analyses and optimization plans working in close collaboration with the Operations, IT and Finance teams.


• Benchmark of material supply costing, working with the subsidiaries, to secure best applicable rates, feeding leveraging where possible and further initiating a central Procurement option.


• Reinforce and standardize variance analysis approach to better understand monthly performance and improve decision making process.


• Collaborates closely with country financial controllers to identify best practices and ensure they are replicated, where relevant.


• Support the digitalization of key financial processes to boost efficiency, standardization and security across the Region and within the Group.


• Supports the detailed review of monthly PanAfrica reports, yearly Budgets and quarterly forecast working in collaboration with Country controller.


• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting, forecasting, reconciliation and performance tracking tools.

Requirements

• First Degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related discipline


• MBA profile preferred


• Major in Business, Finance, Economics or Statistics.


• 5 - 9 years experience in Business Finance or other relevant experience


• Proven works in quantitatively-heavy role


• Strong quantitative and analytical competency


• Bilingual , French and English would be a strong advantage

Skills & Knowledge:

• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.


• Good knowledge, exposure and understanding of the IFRS and SYSCOHADA standards


• Good interpersonal and leadership skills


• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English with good notions of French


• Strong business acumen


• High numeracy and sound technical skills


• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize


• Attention to details


• High ethics and integrity


• Flexible and able to work under pressure


• Working knowledge of SAP would be an added advantage.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance


• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Career Advancement


• Paid Time Off


• Training & Development


• Competitive salary


• Collaborative and supportive work environment.