Financial Planning Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Perform complex financial and operational analyses to support the business unit's strategic plans (both short-term and long-term) as well as the business plan and budget creation.
• Work directly with business unit leadership to provide planning & budgeting, project, and sales analysis
• Perform complex financial analyses, prepare related presentations, and present results taking into consideration actual performance, previous expenditures, and estimated income and expenses
• Analysis of variances to budget/forecast for revenue/margin as well as operating expenses.
• Evaluate data, prepare forecasts, trend analysis, and presentation of results pertaining to sales, operations, general business conditions, and other areas
• Consult and advise management regarding advanced planning, consolidation, and reporting issues
• Leverage advanced tools in the creation, display, and reproduction of charts, graphs, and models specific to business unit operations and provide inputs to management as required.

Requirements:

• Candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in Finance & Accounting.
• ACCA/CPA/CFA certificate would be preferred or an advanced degree in real estate finance
• Minimum of 3 - 4 years relevant experience in Financial Planning, preferably in a similar role
• Should have a strong financial background with an understanding of key accounting and control concepts.
• Should possess strong communication skills; capable of presenting complex financial information in an easy-to-understand format.
• Familiar with concepts, practices, and procedures of financial planning & analysis.
• Should have significant experience with integrated financial systems and
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) programs with strong Excel charting and graphics skill set.
• Should be bilingual- preferred candidate should be fluent in English and French (Written and Oral)

Remuneration: NGN 4.2 -  8 million per annum