Associate Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis at BIC Nigeria

BIC® products are known and appreciated all over the world for their quality, their affordability and ease of use. The ballpoint pen, the pocket lighter, the one-piece shaver are all part of the daily lives of millions of consumers. These products make BIC® one of the best known international brands, present in 3.2 million retail outlets, in more than 160 countries. As we explore the tremendous opportunities ahead, we have a need for dedicated and dynamic employees to help build our team.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Location: Lagos

Main Responsibilities / Tasks

• Plan, collect data and prepare annual budgets/Rolling Forecast, monthly and quarterly financial forecasts, operating plan and modeling tools in conjunction with the Finance Manager and Sales/Marketing teams. 
• Submit, follow-up and justify budget components to the local management and to finance team. 
• Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and capital expenditures. 
• Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance Supervision of Financial Analyst(s). 
• Develop analysis of variances against the operational plan, rolling forecast and business plan, suggest adequate corrective actions where needed. 
• Prepare rebates set-up, ensure proper calculation and manage their payments 
• Preparation of working capital analysis, P&L and balance sheet 
• Implement and work with a Business Intelligence Tool and Dashboard reports 
• Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand ROI in marketing programs, menu pricing, new store rollouts as well as new projects. 
• Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives 
• Providing all departments (sales, marketing, HR, Supply chain) with the necessary financial analysis and information 
• Providing ad-hoc month-end business report analysis to management 
• Maintaining Pricing Index, Item Master and Standard Costing Computation. 
• Support the Finance Manager in other Finance-related matters assigned. BIC/LSNL

Key Performance Indicators / Key Figures 

• Timely and Accurate Reporting in the different environments 
• KPI = deadline compliance + Post deadline adjustments tracking 
• Precision: Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly well-organized and efficient 
• Active involvement in good communication between finance and other departments. 
• Monthly closing on time and with all BIC procedures completed (ALL steps in the closing procedure to be managed in 4 days) 
• Accurate and timely reports on P&L and balance sheets items; 
• Completion of tasks within company and legal deadlines/standards. 
• Good knowledge of core accounting functions (AP/AR).
• Able to manage large volumes of data with accuracy and structure (advanced Excel/spreadsheets).
• Strong communication skills to present complex financial insights clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Provides financial analysis and business support to leadership, ensuring informed decision-making.

Candidate Profile
Qualifications / Technical Skills 
Simple Criteria D = Desired - R = Required:

• R - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Economics/Finance 
• R - 5+ years’ experience in Financial Planning and Analysis 
• R - Fluent in English, People Oriented, Proactive 
• R - Exposure and interest in ERP and comfortable with IT, including Power BI. 
• R - Exposure in Consumer Products & Retail industry 
• D - Professional Accounting certification such as ACA, ACCA, CFA. 
• D - MBA in financial management and planning is an added advantage. 
• D - JDE, ANAPLAN, S2M & HFM knowledge is a plus. 
• D - Professional knowledge of French is a plus.

Complex Criteria:

• R – Accounting, Financial and Reporting system knowledge 
• R - Practical knowledge of Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, MS- Access, AI. 
• R - Cognate skill in JDE/HFM/S2M/ANAPLAN 
• D - Experience with Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in a reputable organization 
• D - Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity 
• R - Integrity, Assertive, Approachable, Adaptability
• R - Committed and involved to transformation/cultural change 
• R - Self-motivated, detail-minded, well organized, responsible and willingness to learn BIC/LSNL 8. Additional Information 
• R - Must be able to work accurately under pressure without supervision. 
• R - Must be able to liaise and communicate at all levels. 
• R - Deadline driven.
• R - Strong at process improvement with an analytical mind 
• R - Effective in communication and team player 
• D - Project management experience is appreciated 
• R - At least one proven experience in statutory consolidation (Knowledge of IFRS).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Note

• BIC World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers.
• We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
• BIC World is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity.
• Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means.