Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Associate at Savannah Energy

Savannah Energy is a young, high growth, highly ambitious energy company. We are focused on operating in countries where we can make a difference to local communities, where we can play a strategic role in the energy sector and where we can make a positive impact on the socio-economic development of the country.

Our vision is to create a best in class African-focused energy company that we and our stakeholders are proud of. Our five core values of Sustainability, Excellence, Entrepreneurialism, Integrity and Teamwork define the essence of Savannah and underpin our corporate culture.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Associate

Location: Lagos

 Job Purpose / Objectives

• To support the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team in driving financial planning, performance, forecasting, going concern assessments, annual budgeting, and strategic analysis across the organization.
• To assist in the preparation of key financial reports, support business decision-making processes, and help ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial data.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation, coordination and review of the annual budget and periodic forecasts. Ensure alignment with business objectives and provide insights on financial performance.
• Financial Reporting: Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal stakeholders. Assist in presenting financial results and providing recommendations for improvement.
• Variance Analysis: Analyse variances between actual and forecasted financials, helping to identify trends and drivers of performance. Work with business units to explain discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Data Management and Reporting Tools: Maintain and update financial models, databases, and reports to track business performance. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of key metrics, KPIs, and other relevant financial data.
• Process Improvement: Assist in streamlining financial reporting and forecasting processes. Identify areas for efficiency improvement and work with the FP&A team to implement best practices.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams (Commercial, Operations, HR, etc.) to gather necessary data, provide financial insights, and assist in decision-making. Foster collaborative relationships across departments.
• Ad-hoc Analysis: Support various ad-hoc financial analysis projects, as requested by senior leadership, to assist in strategic planning, investment decisions, and cost management.
• Month-End Close Support: Help facilitate month-end and year-end close processes by gathering data and providing necessary documentation to support accurate financial reporting.
• Going concern assessment: Annually as part of the entities’ going concern assumption for audit assessment, prepare the going concern model together with headroom sensitivities analysis.    
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Line Manager.

Job & Main Specifications (Education/Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience & Other Required Details)

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline with a minimum of five years’ experience.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent is required.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 i.e., Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint etc. with advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, X/V-LOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, financial modelling).
• Experience of ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle is advantageous for data extraction purposes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and interact with stakeholders at various levels.
• Be willing to live our values and have a passion for "Projects that Matter". 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.