Financial Planning Analyst at a Confidential Local Venture Company - ITC Worldwide

ITC Worldwide - Our client, a Confidential Local Venture Company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Planning Analyst

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking for an FP&A Analyst that will play a crucial role in providing financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making and drive business performance.
• This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate findings effectively to various stakeholders.
• Success in this role will be determined by accurate and aligned analysis per business needs and private equity stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Analyze financial performance, including variance analysis and trend identification.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management.

Reporting & Performance Metrics:

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, annual and financial reports & projections.
• Prepare 18-month rolling forecasts, consolidating and considering inputs from multiple sources and functions
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure financial and operational performance.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support business initiatives and strategic projects.
• Assist in the development of materials for board meetings and investor updates.
• Leverage Dynamics 365 Business Data & Power BI Report Development
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements and private equity expectations.

Financial Modeling & Scenario Analysis:

• Create and update financial models to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Perform scenario analysis to assess the impact of potential business decisions.

Operational Support:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers and operational issues.
• Support cost management initiatives and profitability analysis.
• Process Improvement:
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the FP&A function.
• Implement best practices to enhance financial reporting and analysis efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or CPA/CFA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within the healthcare or manufacturing sectors.

Critical Skills, Abilities And Experience:

• Experience in private equity environments is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial software (e.g., ERP systems, BI tools).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Team oriented with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online