Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis at Nile University of Nigeria

Nile University, Founded in 2009, is a private multidisciplinary university based in Abuja, and a proud member of Honoris United Universities since 2020. Nile University currently has over 40 undergraduate programmes and more than 50 postgraduate programmes spread across eight best- in-class faculties, in the College of Health Sciences, Law, Science, Computing Studies, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Management Sciences, and Arts & Social Sciences.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Location: Jabi Airport Road, Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are currently looking to engage a highly competent and result-oriented Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, with strong personal & professional integrity to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, will be responsible for Partner with senior leadership to develop long-term business plans, optimize resource allocation, and deliver actionable insights through advanced analytics, financial modeling, and business intelligence tools.

He/she is expected to;

• Have a blend of strategic thinking, technical expertise, and strong stakeholder management skills.
• Lead the development of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range business plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Drive implementation and continuous improvement of financial planning systems and automation for efficiency and accuracy.
• Conduct variance analysis and performance reviews, collaborating with department heads to identify drivers and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop robust financial models for strategic initiatives, including investment appraisals (ROI, IRR, sensitivity analysis) and scenario planning.
• Design and maintain pricing models to support revenue optimization and business development strategies.
• Own budgetary control processes and implement sustainable cost management strategies to enhance profitability.
• Provide insights into industry trends and business performance to inform corporate strategy and capital allocation decisions.
• Support strategic projects such as capital investments, new ventures, and expansion initiatives.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields. A master's degree would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 7 - 10 years cognate experience in financial planning, analysis, and management accounting, with exposure to leadership or strategic roles.
• Professional certifications (ICAN, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) required.Knowledge of youth development, out-of-school programs, and mentoring practices.

Application Closing Date
16th December, 2025.