Job Description
The Opportunity
- We are expanding our global footprint and we are seeking an individual to join our team in Nigeria as Manager, Business Planning.
- The Manager, Business Planning will own and prepare the long-term strategic plan and annual business plan.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop long-term business plan and oversee execution of financial strategy to achieve plan over time.
- Analyze complex financial information and reports (e.g. revenue areas, operating expenses, capital expenditures, etc) to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to support management decision-making
- Prepare detailed reports pertaining to discrepancies and amendments that occur in the plan
- Provide expert advice to the management teams of different functions to enable them to undertake proper financial planning and decision-making
- Work closely with multiple departments to identify, analyze, and recommend various revenue-generating and cost-saving initiatives
- Support in gathering inputs from time to time for all internal management reporting to the Executive Management Team
- Serve as Finance Business Partner to corporate functions across the business
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Associate Director, Budget & Management Reporting.
Key Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
- +9-10 years’ relevant work experience.
Behavioural Competencies:
Functional competencies:
- Accounting
- Analytical Thinking
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Financial Modelling
- Planning & Budgeting
- Stakeholder Management
Organizational Competencies:
- Customer Focus - People demonstrating this competency understand & exceed our customers’ needs. They develop trusted, reliable & collaborative relationships. They are consistently operating to the highest standards of service & delivery.
- Innovation - People demonstrating this competency constantly seek new & improved ways to deliver our products & services. They champion engineering & skills development, and work to create a collaborative and supportive operating environment.
- Integrity - People demonstrating this competency are open & honest in everything they do. They support financially & environmentally sustainable growth. They make socially responsible decisions and treat their stakeholders with respect.
- Be Bold - People demonstrating this competency are thorough in analyses & decision-making. They are courageous in expanding existing markets & developing new ones. They confidently pursue appropriate financial returns and are forward-thinking and ambitious.