FP & A Manager

Job Description : EXPAT FP& A MANAGER NIGERIA The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager role will provide financial and strategic support through the provision of meaningful reporting and analysis to drive performance across the Group. The role oversees the development of the Group’s long term business plan, yearly budget and forecasts, providing prompt and accurate performance reporting to the Group, developing accurate standard costs and variance analysis for all BU related activities and related CAPEX budget control. The role will also provide financial expertise and business partnering support to the Group and design and prepare routine and special reports to enable management obtain timely and reliable information and analysis for long-range planning, annual budgets, quarterly estimates and other necessary reports for controlling the Group’s operations. Business Planning: • Development of detailed model for long term business plan • Collecting required inputs and updating the model on regular basis • Generating Industry report and business report at regular intervals Budgeting & Forecasting: • Manage the budget and forecast processes by collecting all financial information necessary for the annual and strategic planning process. • Undertake analysis of risks and opportunities to provide forecast information as required whilst working closely with the BU leadership teams. Capital Expenditure Management: • Provide input and review, where applicable, for related CAPEX expenditures. • Track and communicate CAPEX spend to ensure adherence to annual budgets. Management Information Systems (MIS) • Design, implement and maintain management information systems using a combination of automated, semi-automated and manual systems. • Provide management with timely, relevant financial information to better understand the business and cost/revenue profile. Financial/Ad-Hoc Reports: • Ensure timely delivery of accurate financial reports, monthly and annual accounts to management, the Group and external regulatory authorities, where necessary. • Design and prepare reports for management decision making. Systems Improvement: • Assist in the set-up, continuous assessment and amendment of the Group’s computerised accounting system for greater effectiveness • Investigate and recommend improvements to the current financial system, work standards and procedures to contribute towards improving profitability through cost control, improved internal controls and greater work efficiency. Reporting & Analysis: • Ensure that timely reporting of performance and variance analysis for all direct and indirect costs are undertaken. • Identify and report on variance drivers so that appropriate action can be taken as required. Business Partnering: • Develop a strong business partnering structure to facilitate good analysis of all commercial and supply chain activities including new product development and value optimization initiatives • Provide coaching and leadership to direct and indirect employees. Desired Skills and Experience Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognised university Professional Certification / Membership (ACCA, etc.) Minimum of 15 year’s experience at a Senior Management level in Finance preferable in an international corporation operating in the Manufacturing / FMCG sector. Strong Knowledge of Tax and Risks Management. Sound experience in Financial / Management Accounting Sound experience in Budgeting and Reporting. Strong Knowledge of IFRS Accounting Standards. Large multicultural team management experience

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