Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis at Nile University of Nigeria

Nile University, Founded in 2009, is a private multidisciplinary university based in Abuja, and a proud member of Honoris United Universities since 2020. Nile University currently has over 40 undergraduate programmes and more than 50 postgraduate programmes spread across eight best- in-class faculties, in the College of Health Sciences, Law, Science, Computing Studies, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Management Sciences, and Arts & Social Sciences.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Location: Jabi Airport Road, Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are currently looking to engage a highly competent and result-oriented Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, with strong personal & professional integrity to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, will be responsible for Partner with senior leadership to develop long-term business plans, optimize resource allocation, and deliver actionable insights through advanced analytics, financial modeling, and business intelligence tools.

He/she is expected to;

• Have a blend of strategic thinking, technical expertise, and strong stakeholder management skills.
• Lead the development of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range business plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Drive implementation and continuous improvement of financial planning systems and automation for efficiency and accuracy.
• Conduct variance analysis and performance reviews, collaborating with department heads to identify drivers and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop robust financial models for strategic initiatives, including investment appraisals (ROI, IRR, sensitivity analysis) and scenario planning.
• Design and maintain pricing models to support revenue optimization and business development strategies.
• Own budgetary control processes and implement sustainable cost management strategies to enhance profitability.
• Provide insights into industry trends and business performance to inform corporate strategy and capital allocation decisions.
• Support strategic projects such as capital investments, new ventures, and expansion initiatives.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields. A master's degree would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 7 - 10 years cognate experience in financial planning, analysis, and management accounting, with exposure to leadership or strategic roles.
• Professional certifications (ICAN, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) required.Knowledge of youth development, out-of-school programs, and mentoring practices.

Application Closing Date
16th December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: jobs@nileuniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Disclaimer: Nile University is an equal opportunity employer and will never demand payment from candidates for employment. We caution all applicants to be vigilant against fraudulent solicitations. Legitimate job openings are exclusively advertised through official channels and reputable job boards. If you encounter any suspicious activity, please report it to humanr@nileuniversity.edu.ng immediately.