• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head FP&A, Forecasting and Investment Appraisal


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 10 years


• Location Lagos


• City Apapa


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Lead the group's overall profitability management and related processes, ensuring the forecast gives a true indication of profitability, and identifying and pursuing opportunities as well as proactively mitigating risks for optimal long- and short-term profit. Manage the investment appraisal process from a financial perspective to ensure that all investments are understood and optimized.

THE JOB

Strategic Financial Planning:

• Lead the group profit management through the budgeting, forecasting, short-term and long-term planning processes.


• Ensure that short- and long-term forecasts are based on the most accurate estimates available at the time.


• Drive forecast and investment appraisals while understanding the big picture.

Financial Control and Optimization:

• Developing processes and models to set and manage group performance.


• Ensure that group results are accurate and consistent with expectations.

Decision Support and Business Case Analysis:

• Develop 5-year financial models, dashboards, and standard business case analysis.


• Provide financial guidance on key projects, strategic initiatives, and investment evaluations.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Lead the related FP&A team, offering guidance and support to ensure optimal performance.

THE PERSON MUST

• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


• Have strong attention to detail and accuracy.


• Possess excellent analytical skills, with strong financial modelling and high level of strategic acumen.


• Possess interpersonal and stakeholders' management abilities.


• Be proficient with Microsoft office suite and related accounting software.

QUALIFICATION

• Minimum requirement: Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.


• (Professional certification such as ICAN, CIMA, CPA, CFA, or ACCA is an added advantage).  Masters' degree is a plus.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and investment appraisals within in any of FMCG, consulting, manufacturing, and agri-business.