Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
2 years ago

Additional Details

Job ID
63856
Job Views
114

Job Description



As a Financial Analyst, you'll be a core member of the FP&A Team and wider finance team. You will play a key part in our monthly business reviews, quarterly forecasting, annual planning, and continuously drive cross-functional business alignment. Our ideal candidate is a highly analytical independent thinker, who has a desire to learn how to leverage business judgment, driven by data, to advise on critical financial, commercial and strategic decisions.



What Your Day Will Look Like



  • Generate insights into business operations by analyzing unit economics, drivers of variance, and other KPIs

  • Support quarterly and annual financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and monthly budget reviews

  • Provide analysis of commercial initiatives that have a strategic or financial impact on the business

  • Create objective analyses and processes for a fast-growing tech company to scale efficiently and make data-driven decisions

  • Support multi-functional change projects designed to enhance systems, processes, and data accuracy

  • Partner with and communicate business progress to key stakeholders against financial and strategic targets


What We Are Looking For In You



  • An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university

  • Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

  • Excellent presentation and communication skills

  • Curiosity and willingness to work on a wide range of projects

  • Proficiency in spreadsheets and financial modeling

  • Understanding of core accounting principles

  • Professional written and spoken English

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability

  • Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

  • Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments

  • Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long


Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring



  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field

  • Previous experience in an analytically focused finance or business role

  • Experience with Business Intelligence reporting, CRM and ERP systems


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