Financial Planning & Analysis Manager at 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

The Job

• Develop and manage annual budget process by working closely with the Innovation team to formulate the business's medium to long term financial and strategic plan.
• Create  and maintain financial reports, including regular and ad hoc reports to communicate financial performance to stakeholders.
• Produce required monthly and annual reports promptly and accurately.
• Evaluate new products’ financials including RM sourcing, costing and pricing plus market sizes and feasibility of assumed market shares. 
• Coordinate the preparation and control the innovation budget and forecasts and put in place control measures to ensure that costs are kept under approved limits for the unit. 
• Collaborate with cross- functional teams to align financial goals with overall business objectives.
• Drive the optimization of financial returns through accurate information and analysis. 
• Undertake project-based work for specific strategic business initiatives.  
• Provide recommendations to senior management based on financial analysis data.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Finance or related course.
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACA, ACCA) is an added advantage.

Experience:

• At least 10 years related experience working in an FCMG sector.
• Have experience with accounting software and data entry.

The Person Must:

• Have effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have strong business acumen, with a deep understanding of the organization's business model and industry trends.
• Pay great attention to details and have strong analytical skills.
• Have the ability to convey factual information clearly and concisely.
• Have knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.