Senior Manager, Business Planning & Analysis at MTN Nigeria

Division: Finance

Core Purpose of the Job

• To manage, coordinate and control Business Analysis functions within the Finance department.
• This involves the setup, implementation and management of a Management Information Reporting function and MTN Group strategic information management. Project and product investment appraisals, post implementation review and profitability analysis.

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 financial planning framework and manage the coordination of MTNN strategic business plan in the short, medium and long term, coordinating front-end administration, control and analysis of the MTNN financial systems.
• Develop MTNN quarterly forecast, annual business plan, the annual banker’s models (for funding) and other strategic plans of the company, presenting MTNN’s performance reports to the top management and Board of Directors.
• Facilitate the entire budget and business plan process for MTNN, ensuring adherence to standard format and guidelines.
• Implement Management Information Reporting (MIR) framework and oversee the review and testing of MTN Nigeria revenue models and assumptions for inclusion in the Business Plan.
• Interface with stakeholders to identify general information requirements, ensuring prompt delivery of MIR at different levels.
• Develop and perform special projects financial modeling and analysis and make appropriate recommendations.
• Evaluate and perform financial assessments of new products, revenue shared agreements and tariffs, assessing the financial impact of all board papers and submission.
• Integrate business reporting requirements into EDW/IS environment and lead Finance team on financial systems upgrade, migrations and other ad-hoc financial evaluation of initiatives.
• 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 Financial Planning team to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the department, awareness of set targets/requirements and regularly review their training needs.

Education

• First degree in Accounting or related area of study
• ICAN or International Equivalent. (ACCA, ICAEW)
• CIMA will be an added advantage

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
• 4 years’ experience in Information Reporting, Business Analysis, Financial Modeling and Planning
• Experience in a management-reporting environment and/or audit in a multinational organisation

Job Conditions

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