Financial Analyst at Sahara Group

Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 38 countries across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Spanning three decades, we have broken ground and challenged stereotypes across the global business landscape. The women and men who make up our organization are our strongest levers for growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Job Requisition ID: 459
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos 
Job type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities
Management Reporting & Dashboards:

• Prepare routine and ad-hoc management reports, including performance packs, dashboards, and key operational/financial metrics (e.g., production volumes, cost per BOE, lifting cost reports, OPEX vs. budget).
• Ensure all reports are delivered on time and presented in a clear, concise, and actionable format.
• Support preparation of board-level and executive management presentations.

Data Gathering & Validation:

• Collect, reconcile, and validate data from multiple sources, including operations, accounting, and engineering.
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial and operational datasets used for reporting and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain robust data controls and audit trails.

Financial & Operational Analysis:

• Conduct variance analyses (actuals vs. budget/forecast) across CAPEX, OPEX, and production metrics.
• Analyze trends, drivers, and underlying factors impacting financial and operational performance.
• Provide actionable insights and early warning signals to management regarding performance gaps or opportunities.

Benchmarking & Industry Analysis:

• Perform benchmarking studies to compare company performance against peers and industry best practices.
• Track commodity price trends, cost benchmarks, and operational efficiency metrics relevant to upstream oil & gas.
• Support competitive intelligence initiatives to guide strategic positioning.

Modeling & Decision Support:

• Build and maintain financial and operational models to support decision-making on projects, budgets, and investments.
• Conduct sensitivity analysis and scenario planning to evaluate financial impact under different assumptions.
• Partner with business units to provide financial insight into operational and strategic decisions.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree or MBA is an advantage.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, or ICAN are highly desirable.
• 3–5 years’ experience in financial analysis, reporting, or planning, ideally within oil & gas, energy, or capital-intensive industries.

Knowledge / Skills:

• Knowledge, experience and proficiency demonstrated in all the activities described above. 
• Familiarity with IFRS and other relevant financial regulations in the oil and gas industry.
• Proficient in financial modeling, cost management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and MS Excel.
• Strong technical skills in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with IFRS/GAAP and corporate governance standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Application Closing Date
15th February, 2026; 12:00 AM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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