Financial Planning & Analysis Manager at Golden Penny Foods - Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has been a part of the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad. Our global vision is to be a leading foods company in Africa providing high quality and affordable products in the most convenient ways to consumers through world class brands like Golden Penny Flour, Golden Penny Semovita, Goldenvita, Golden Pasta and Golden Noodles. The Company's flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries and consumers in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Location: Apapa, Lagos

Purpose

• To support the Financial Planning & Analysis function by analyzing financial data, preparing reports, forecasting performance, and providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making by senior management

The Job 

• Analyze financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to assess business performance.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts, providing variance analysis and explanations.
• Prepare and distribute accurate and timely financial reports to management and stakeholders.
• Develop financial models, dashboards, and reports to support decision-making.
• Support evaluation of investment opportunities, business cases, and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain) to understand business drivers.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency within the FP&A function.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

The Person Must:​

• Have strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Possess excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Have strong business acumen and problem-solving ability.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modelling tool.
• Be able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Qualifications

• HND / Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, or CFA) is required
• MBA is an added advantage.

Experience:

• 5 years relevant experience in FP&A, finance, or consulting.
• Experience in FMCG or a top-tier consulting firm is required
• Familiarity with ERP systems (especially Microsoft Dynamics 365) is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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