Head of Financial Planning and Analysis at Novella Africa Limited

Novella Africa Limited is a leading career marketplace for business and tech professionals in Nigeria. Using state-of-art technologies, it identifies the best-in-class professionals and matches them to the right jobs. Novella helps businesses achieve optimal performance by attracting and training candidates with the right skills and competencies to fill the human resources gaps in the organization.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• As the Head of FP&A, you will play a critical role in driving the financial performance and strategic direction of our manufacturing company.
• You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the FP&A function, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and financial reporting.
• You will be a key business partner to the leadership team, providing them with insightful financial analysis and recommendations to support informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the FP&A team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement the overall FP&A strategy, aligning it with the company's broader financial goals.
• Partner with business unit leaders to develop and maintain accurate annual budgets and long-range financial plans.
• Oversee the forecasting process, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial projections.
• Lead the development and maintenance of complex financial models to assess the financial impact of strategic initiatives, capital expenditures, pricing models, etc.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for growth and cost optimization within the manufacturing environment.
• Prepare and present insightful financial reports and presentations to the leadership team and Board of Directors.
• Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and other financial stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in FP&A, implementing innovative solutions to enhance financial performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline FP&A activities and increase efficiency.
• Mentor and develop the FP&A team members, fostering their professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, or a related field (desired).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior FP&A leadership role, with a proven track record of success in a manufacturing environment.
• Membership to any of the professional bodies ICAN, ACCA, CFA
• Deep understanding of financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and persuade senior management.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and financial modeling software.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and manufacturing accounting practices.
• A strategic mindset with a strong grasp of business acumen.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.