Group Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at Alan & Grant

Alan & Grant - Our work is focused on creating innovative HR and Organizational Development Solutions aimed at Performance Improvement & Business Growth. We currently serve clients across various sectors of the Economy from locations in Jos, Port Harcourt and Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Locations: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: FMCG / Foods / Beverage

Job Summary

• The Group Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager will provide financial and strategic support through the provision of meaningful reporting and analysis to drive performance within the Group.
• The role oversees the development of the group’s yearly budget and forecasts, providing prompt and accurate performance reporting to the management, developing accurate standard costs and variance analysis for all the group’s related activities and related CAPEX budget control.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain management information systems using a combination of automated, semi-automated and manual systems.
• Provide management with timely, relevant financial information to better understand the business and cost/revenue profile.
• Ensure timely delivery of accurate financial reports, monthly and annual accounts to management and external regulatory authorities, where necessary.
• Design and prepare reports for management decision making. 
• Assist in the set-up, continuous assessment and amendment of the company's computerized accounting system for greater effectiveness.
• Investigate and recommend improvements to the current financial system, work standards and procedures to contribute towards improving profitability through cost control, improved internal controls and greater work efficiency.
• Manage the budget and forecast processes by collecting all financial information necessary for the annual and strategic planning process.
• Undertake analysis of risks and opportunities to provide forecast information as required whilst working closely with the group’s leadership teams.
• Ensure that timely reporting of performance and variance analysis for all direct and indirect costs is undertaken.
• Identify and report on variance drivers so that appropriate action can be taken as required.
• Develop a strong business partnering structure to facilitate good analysis of all commercial and supply chain activities including new product development and value optimization initiatives.
• Provide input and review, where applicable, for related CAPEX expenditures. 
• Track and communicate CAPEX spend to ensure adherence to annual budgets. 
• Provide coaching and leadership to direct and indirect employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
• An MBA/M.Sc. will be desired.
• Candidate should have at least 15 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry (especially in the food and beverage industry).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.