General Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis at Pan African Towers Limited

Pan African Towers Limited, is a telecommunications infrastructure and wireless service facilitator. We made our debut on the African continent, starting with initial business operations in Nigeria, in 2017; we will soon have operations in Ghana, and Liberia. We now have close to a thousand towers and operate in every city in Nigeria. We have an aggressive growth plan to reach all parts of Africa and aim to deploy up to thirty-five thousand (35,000) towers, within the next five years to help bridge the broadband coverage gap in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial planning and analysis function, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and variance analysis.
• Partner with executive leadership and finance teams to understand, develop and execute financial plans and budgets that support strategic initiatives and business objectives.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, present findings, and provide recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Evaluate financial performance, identify trends, and highlight areas of improvement at risk.
• Provide high-level financial modelling and analysis and be well -versed in creating dynamic economic models.
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc financial reports, dashboards, and analysis to update key stakeholders, such as executives. board of directors, and department heads.
• Analyse costs across different functions and departments. Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and efficiency improvements and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
• Consistently develop appropriate automated reporting and forecasting tools
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, reporting standards (such as IFRS), and internal controls. Assess financial risks and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&Afu Action.
• Manage the Company's treasury team to ensure fund management and allocation always meet required projects.
• Manage a team of financial analysts, providing leadership, coaching, and development opportunities.
• Other duties assigned by line manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in finance, with at least 8 years in FP&A
• Professional certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) ICAN (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria) is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning and analysis processes and tools.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and variance analysis.
• Experience in working in a business owned by a PE firm is advantageous but not critical.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to distil complex financial information into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications with advanced Excel skills is mandatory.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and pin a fast-paced environment.
• At PAT, we believe in the power of collaboration.
• Our team comprises diverse, talented individuals who work together to achieve common goals. We value different perspectives and ideas, making PAT a stimulating and inclusive workplace.

Application Closing Date
16th February, 2024.