Business Manager, Finance at Husk Power Systems

Husk is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Business Controller to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across the organization. The ideal candidate will act as a strategic partner to business units, ensuring data-driven decision-making, cost optimization, and alignment with financial goals.

The individual should also be passionate about contributing to solving one of Nigeria’s most critical challenges – the energy access deficit. 

Key Responsibilities

General

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes. Analyze financial data, trends, and KPIs to provide insights that drive strategic decisions.

Business Partnering:

• Collaborate with business unit heads and operational teams to understand financial performance, advise on cost control, and support commercial strategies.

Performance Monitoring:

• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to monitor financial performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.

Cost Control & Profitability Analysis:

• Analyze cost structures and margin performance across products, services, and departments. Support initiatives to improve profitability.

Investment Appraisal & Business Cases:

• Evaluate capital expenditure proposals, new projects, and business initiatives to ensure financial viability and alignment with company goals.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports to support internal decision-making and board-level reporting.

Process Improvement:

• Enhance financial systems, workflows, and processes for improved accuracy, efficiency, and reporting speed.