Senior Manager, Financial Management & Business at MTN Nigeria

Division: Finance

Core Purpose of the Job

• To provide overall management and guidance for the provision of financial support for Network Group and Regional operations for continuous and successful Network rollout.

Job Summary

• Support the Shareholder return strategy by developing and implementing the Division’s Processes that are aligned to achieving all elements on the business score card.
• Participate in the review of Business Processes (headcount, process optimisation etc), to drive efficiency gains.
• Participate in Contract negotiations to reduce cost and drive MTNN Value Creation Philosophy
• Partner with MTNN’s Ecosystem Partners to deliver business value.
• Serve the Division’s internal customers and provide solutions to improve the customer experience.
• Drive planned strategy for the successful delivery of transformation initiatives focusing on Customer centricity.
• Drive an increase in MTNN’s Net Promoter Score.
• Develop short and long term business strategy for the Network Financial Control Division, administering all financial/business planning and resource development supports for Network Group (NWG).
• Develop and implement cost optimization strategy for NWG, translating business goals and objectives into NWG budgets.
• Design and develop Asset Management and Information System for effective tracking and reporting of network assets.
• Develop and control Network Group budget design, ensuring business plan processes are in line with organizational requirements.
• Oversee NWG finances using a mix of systems, and best practice operational policies, processes and procedures.
• Develop and implement tools, systems and processes for effective financial control.
• Provide leadership and manage the financial control team, participating in all NWG high level decision making management meetings.
• Act as interface with Finance Department, the board and stakeholders, external/internal parties, on submission and release of budgets and NWG financial activities.
• Develop and provide guidelines to all the departments in NWG to effectively manage and control expenditure.
• Provide input in the negotiation of all commercial requirements for NWG suppliers’ agreement.
• Facilitate Network group Business planning and strategy development
• Drive and coordinate cost savings ideas/ initiatives and projects for Network Group
• Prepare and present NWG financial management activities and reports, providing effective management information for decision making.
• Design and Implement, selected strategic approach towards managing MTNN network assets and ensure Coordination of specifications for appropriate systems and interfaces in the prescribed Asset Management tools
• Develop, implement and  be the custodian of the Asset Management strategy
• Network and build solid relationships with internal units and relevant third parties (e.g. strategic investors, technical and finance partners, business consultants etc.) and develop a close working relationship with relevant information sources to provide an integrated service.
• Partner with MTNN’s Ecosystem Partners to deliver business value
• Strategic Partnerships with MTNN leadership team to drive awareness on expected behaviours and impact on non-compliance on bottom line results and company image/reputation.
• Review the performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.
• Coach and train NWG Financial Control to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the department, awareness of set targets/requirements and regularly review their training needs.

Job Conditions:

• Normal MTNN office environment.
• May be required to work extended hours
• Open plan office

Education

• First degree in Accounting/Economics or related area of study
• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• MBA is desirable

Experience:

• 10 years’ work experience including:
  • Manager track record of 3 years or more; with at least 3 years in relevant sector/ industry
  • Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous
  • Experience in implementation of financial systems within a large network roll out environment
  • Experience in developing and enhancing operational systems to meet existing and future business requirements