The People Practice - Our client, a premium retail gifting company, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Description
- Our client needs a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager who will play a pivotal role in overseeing budget planning, monitoring financial performance, and providing strategic insights to support decision-making.
Responsibilities
Budget Planning and Forecasting:
- Collaborate with department heads to develop annual budgets and forecasts aligned with strategic business objectives.
- Prepare detailed budget reports, highlighting key insights and recommendations for optimizing resource allocation.
Financial Performance Monitoring:
- Monitor financial performance against budgets, providing regular variance analysis and actionable insights to the management.
- Identify areas of improvement and cost-saving opportunities to enhance overall financial efficiency.
Financial Modeling and Analysis:
- Develop financial models and scenarios to support strategic decision-making, including investment opportunities, pricing strategies, and new initiatives.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data, translating findings into actionable recommendations for management consideration.
Reporting and Presentations:
- Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders, communicating financial performance and forecasts effectively.
- Present findings and recommendations to aid in decision-making processes during key meetings and strategy sessions.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- An Advanced Degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is advantageous.
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within the retail or consumer goods industry in Nigeria.
- Proven expertise in budget planning, forecasting, and variance analysis, with a strong understanding of financial principles and accounting practices.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis using tools such as Excel, financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau).
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
What Does the Role Mean in simple Terms?
- You will be responsible for planning budgets and managing them for individual departments
- You will be responsible for in-house scenario planning and variance analysis
- Your have to be excellent at financial storytelling and analysis