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.