Senior Financial Planning Associate - Mixta Africa at ARM Hold Co.

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Reports To: Managing Director

Description
Key Interactions:

• Chief Financial Officer – MA, Senior Financial Planning Manager - MA, Financial Planning Manager - MA, Head of Finance - MN

Overview:

• Responsible for the financial planning aspects of all MIXTA AFRICA development projects within the country.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform complex financial and operational analysis to support the business unit strategic plans (both short term and long term) as well as the business plan and budget creation.
• Work directly with business unit leadership to provide planning & budgeting, project and sales analysis
• Perform complex financial analyses, prepare related presentations and present results taking into consideration actual performance, previous expenditures and estimated income and expenses
• Analysis of variances to budget/forecast for revenue/margin as well as operating expenses.
• Evaluate data, prepare forecasts, trend analysis and presentation of results pertaining to sales, operations and general business conditions and other areas
• Consult and advise management regarding advanced planning, consolidation and reporting issues
• Leverage advanced tools in the creation, display and reproduction of charts, graphs and models specific to business unit operations and provide inputs to management as required.

KPIs

• Number of draft versions for customized reports – Total number of draft versions required before finalization of report content for ad-hoc reports (15%)
• Percentage of standard management reports - Percentage of all management reports that are standardized and created on a periodic basis. (20%)
• Accuracy of management reports – Percentage of management reports identified with calculation or definition errors (20%)
• Timeliness of management reports – Percentage of management reports that are delivered to the target audience as per the agreed deadlines (20%)
• Coordination with other relevant departments: (15%)
• Feedback from direct leader(s) – qualitative judgment (10%)

Skills

• Should have a strong financial background with an understanding of key accounting and controlling concepts.
• Should possess strong communication skills; capable of presenting complex financial information in an easy-to-understand format.
• Familiar with concepts, practices, and procedures of financial planning & analysis.
• Should have significant experience with integrated financial systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) programs with strong Excel charting and graphics skill set.

Deliverables

• Project financial plan
• Cashflow forecast.

Time Allocation

• Technical (90%)
• Administrative 10%

Requirements

• Should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Finance & Accounting; ACCACPA/CFA certificate would be preferred or advanced degree in real estate finance
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Financial Planning, preferably in a similar role.