Business Manager, Finance at Husk Power Systems Nigeria Limited

Husk Power Systems Nigeria Limited is one of the world’s leading rural energy providers. We provide low-cost and reliable power to rural households and businesses, entirely from renewable energy sources. Powering economic possibilities in every village is at the heart of everything we do.

We design, build and operate the lowest cost hybrid (solar and biomass) power plant and distribution network in India and Africa. To date, Husk has provided electricity to over 15,000 homes and business, reducing 95,000 tonnes of CO2. Our aim is to provide 30MW of power to 225,000 customers by 2025, and save 350,000 tonnes of CO2 each year.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Manager, Finance

Location: Abuja

Role Summary

• Husk is looking to hire an experienced Business Manager, Finance, to support the GM Finance in and around all financial responsibilities for the company.
• The candidate will be responsible for the cash flow plan, trade receivables turnover, the monthly financial statement, and the quality control of financial transactions of the organization.

Key responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): 

• Lead annual budgeting, monthly financial estimates, and forecasting processes.
• Prepare cash flow plan, and working capital requirements for the business

Performance Management:

• Monitor financial performance across business verticals, providing analytical insights to business leaders.

Cost Control & Optimization: 

• Manage monthly cost recovery, analyze variances, and identify cost-reduction opportunities across the organization.

Strategic Reporting: 

• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for business insights and meetings
• Support month-end and year-end financial closure processes.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.

Business Support:

• Work with leaders of business verticals to  ensure alignment with financial objectives and targets.
• Co-ordination with the larger team to ensure proper financial strategies in place to drive successful execution.

Risk & Compliance: 

• Ensure financial practices adhere to regulations and manage internal controls. 
• Implement business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls and compliances.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.

Qualifications
Required Skills & Attributes:

• Chartered Accountant, Master’s Degree in Accounting / Finance / Economics / Business Administration or related fields
• Eight (8) or more years of progressive Finance experience
• Experience with budget management and working with business teams on finance strategies
• Financial Planning & Analysis experience required
• Experience in construction, tech, solar or similar industries preferred
• Experience with Tally and other ERPs highly preferred
• Understanding of internal controls, corporate governance standards, and regulatory requirements.
• A clearly defined strategic thought process and a continuous improvement mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Great relationship management skills and an understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods.

Salary
Negotiable based on fit and alignment to industry and internal benchmarks.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.