Finance Planning Analyst (Engee PET Manufacturing Company) at Jotna Nigeria Limited

Job Summary

• The Finance Planning Analyst will provide financial support, manage budgets and forecasts, control CAPEX, and conduct variance analysis.
• The role involves preparing reports to assist management with planning, budgeting, and performance tracking.

Other Responsibilties
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 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 EPET’s computerized 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.

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.

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.

Capital Expenditure Management:

• Provide input and review, where applicable, for related CAPEX expenditures.
• Track and communicate CAPEX spending to ensure adherence to annual budgets.

Leadership:

• Provide coaching and leadership to direct and indirect employees.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree, Chartered Accountant (CA)
• MBA/M.Sc. desired
• 8 - 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Good Knowledge of SAP.
• 5 years in a similar role, ideally in the FMCG or Manufacturing industry.