Head - Finance, Planning and Analysis at Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited

Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited (formerly Moody International Nigeria Limited) was established in 1996 as a partnership between Moody International Group and Nigerian investors. Since commencing operations in March 1997 the company continues to grow and exerts its presence in numerous Projects in the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head - Finance, Planning and Analysis 

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Category: Automobile / Automotive   

Main Functions

• The Head, FP&A will lead the Group's financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and management reporting functions.
• The role is a senior individual contributor reporting directly to the Interim CFO, responsible for establishing and embedding a rigorous quarterly forecasting cycle, producing high-quality monthly variance analysis, and preparing ExCo and Board-level reporting packs and presentations.
• The role holder will serve as the primary analytical resource for the Interim CFO on all planning and performance matters, including the financial performance of the Group's Joint Venture assets.
• The Head, FP&A will also support the ongoing implementation and operation of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, ensuring planning and reporting Processes are aligned with and underpinned by the system.
• The post holder must be capable of operating with a high degree of autonomy, producing board-ready analysis and presentations to a standard that requires only editorial review and sign-off by the Interim CFO.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Establish, own and manage the Group's annual budgeting cycle and quarterly re-forecasting process, ensuring all functional and asset owners provide accurate, timely and realistic inputs.
• Manage the annual Work Programme and Budget (WP&B) process across all assets and corporate functions, leading to presentation of the consolidated plan to the Board for approval.
• Maintain and update the corporate financial model, incorporating actual results and latest forecasts, and provide insightful analysis of performance against key corporate targets including NAV, liquidity and funding.
• Run financial scenarios to support strategy review and investment decisions, illustrating the impact of key options on returns and liquidity.
• Coordinate with the GM Finance on in-year forecast updates and ensure any material variances requiring Board approval are escalated promptly in line with the Delegation of Authority.

Performance Reporting and Analysis:

• Produce monthly variance reports with clear, insightful commentary for both internal management and external use.
• Prepare ExCo and Board reporting packs and presentations on financial performance, ensuring outputs are accurate, well-presented and suitable for a listed-company board audience. The Interim CFO retains editorial control and sign-off.
• Act as business partner to functional and asset managers, providing financial analysis, commentary and advice to support delivery against budgets and KPIs.
• Provide ongoing analysis of Joint Venture financial performance, interpreting JV-reported numbers and translating them into Group-level management information.
• Develop and maintain the management information framework, ensuring reporting is accurate, consistent and drives effective decision-making at ExCo and Board level.

ERP System:

• Support the implementation and optimisation of the Group's ERP system (INFOR Sun Accounting System), ensuring planning, budgeting and reporting processes are fully integrated with the system.
• Serve as the Finance function's key point of contact on ERP matters relating to planning, reporting and management information.
• Work with IT and ERP consultants to ensure system outputs meet the requirements of the FP&A function.

Process and Controls:

• Design, document and maintain robust FP&A processes and timetables that can be applied consistently across the Group.
• Ensure annual budget and forecasting cycles are communicated clearly to all stakeholders and are completed on time.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and support to the Interim CFO as required.

General:

• Supervises junior F, P & A staff and ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties that are necessary and reasonably attached to this Treasury Specialist position and the fulfillment of its responsibilities.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by the Interim Chief Financial Officer.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s / HND Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). ACCA Fellowship or equivalent seniority is preferred.
• Professional certification in information systems governance or control (e.g. CISA) is an advantage.
• Minimum of 15 years of post-qualification experience, with significant experience in upstream oil and gas FP&A.
• Proven experience managing planning, budgeting and forecasting function, ideally within a listed or internationally operating oil and gas company.
• Must have oil and gas upstream industry experience.
• Big Four audit background is an advantage.
• At least 4 years of experience within an indigenous Nigerian oil and gas company.
• Minimum of 2 years in a senior or supervisory role.
• Demonstrable experience producing board and ExColevel reports and presentations with insightful commentary and analysis.
• Experience designing and implementing management information systems and management reporting frameworks.
• Experience with ERP implementation and operation, with specific experience of INFOR Sun Accounting System in an oil and gas environment being highly desirable.
• Advanced Excel modelling and financial scenario development.
• Strong understanding of IFRS as applied in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly INFOR Sun Accounting System.
• Ability to research and propose resolutions on complex accounting and reporting issues.
• Ability to influence and engage credibly at ExCo and Board level.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across functions and with JV partners.
• Adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Must excel in oral and written English language.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) for reporting and analysis.
• Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Displays a quality of work that reflects high professional standards.
• Projects a professional and positive image at all times.

Application Closing Date
13th July, 2026.

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