• Application Deadline:
• Position: Financial Planning and Analysis



• Job Type Full Time



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



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

The FP&A Officers play a critical role in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis. These positions support senior management by providing data-driven insights, financial modelling, and strategic recommendations to optimize business decisions. The FP&A Officers collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial discipline and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Create and develop financial models ensuring validation and back testing.


• Assist in the annual budgeting process, including revenue, expense, and capital expenditure planning.


• Develop and maintain rolling forecasts to reflect changing business conditions.


• Analyze variances between actuals, budgets and forecasts, providing actionable insights.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management, Board and other stakeholders.


• Conduct profitability analysis by business unit, product line, channel or region.


• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through financial and operational KPIs.

Business Partnering & Decision Support

• Product profitability optimization and portfolio management support.


• Funding cost optimization and liquidity management support.


• Collaborate with department heads to track performance against financial targets.


• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives (pricing, cost optimization, etc).


• Evaluate business cases for new projects, investments, or cost-saving opportunities.

Financial Modelling & Scenario Analysis

• Build and maintain complex financial models to assess business performance.


• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis to support long-term planning.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Enhance financial planning processes through automation and best practices.


• Work with SQL and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to improve reporting efficiency.


• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across financial systems.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• 5 years of experience in FP&A in banking with lending products (personal loans, SME, etc.) or banking services (transfers, deposits, savings, debit cards).


• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field


• Experience in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting.


• Proficiency in Excel (advanced), confident in SQL (queries), good presentation skills (PowerPoint).

Key Competencies

• Strong critical reasoning and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills.


• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence decision-making.


• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.


• Adaptable to fast-paced, dynamic environments.