Senior Analyst - Financial Planning and Analysis
Senior Analyst - Financial Planning and Analysis
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Job Description
Location: Lekki Lagos
Salary: Experience Required: 610 years in accounting finance and analytics with the last 23 years specifically in FP&A.
Objective:
The Senior Analyst Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) will support the CFO and Head of Finance in driving the budget preparation and business reporting processes ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data and contributing to strategic decisionmaking through detailed financial analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Reporting:
Assist in the preparation of the annual budget forecasts and longterm financial projections.
Collaborate on financial models that support business planning and forecasting processes.
Prepare monthly quarterly and annual management reporting packs (MRP).
Generate departmental performance reports and provide detailed analytics to assess business performance.
Conduct variance analysis and provide insights into key financial and statistical metrics focusing on trend analysis and operational performance.
Prepare detailed revenue reports and customer portfolio analytics for better business insights.
Assist in external audits and internal controls testing providing analysis and documentation as needed.
Collaborate closely with the accounting team to support the monthly closing process ensuring proper accrual schedules are managed and accounting records are accurate.
Ensure adherence to company approval limits for expenses.
Handle adhoc financial reporting and analysis tasks as required to support business objectives.
Relationship Management:
Work with departmental heads and staff to gather relevant data and information.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the CFO that align with qualifications and expertise.
Requirements
Education & Professional Qualifications:
Minimum of a bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance Economics or Business Analytics.
A Master s degree (MSc MBA) in a related field is a plus.
Professional qualifications such as CIMA ACCA ACA or equivalent certifications in finance or accounting.
FMVA certification is an advantage.
Knowledge & Skills:
Strong analytical skills in accounting including variance analysis ratio analysis and trend analysis.
Ability to work with and analyze large datasets in both financial and statistical formats.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
Familiarity with presentation tools such as PowerPoint and Corel Draw is a plus.
Sound understanding of accounting standards particularly IFRS.
Experience using accounting software; Oracle knowledge is advantageous.
Experience:
610 years of experience in accounting finance and analytics with the last 23 years specifically focused on FP&A.
Experience in a Big Four Accounting Firm or a BlueChip Multinational is preferred.
Experience in the healthcare sector (e.g. hospitals or HMOs) is an added advantage.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Annual Performance Bonus
Retirement Plan
Training and Certification Sponsorship
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Wellness Programs
How to Apply:
Employment Type
Full Time
