About the job
We are seeking a highly capable FP&A Manager to lead group-level consolidation, multi-dimensional reporting, and planning (AOP) across global operations.
The role will be responsible for:
- Designing and managing a multi-level consolidation framework (BU, Country, Entity)
- Leading the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process across the Group
- Consolidating financials at the Mauritius holding level
- Integrating Nigeria (country-level consolidated input) and other global entities
- Driving daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reporting
- Maintaining books of accounts for the Mauritius entity
This role is central to building a scalable, standardized, and insight-driven FP&A function.
Key Responsibilities
- Multi-Level Financial Consolidation (BU / Country / Entity)
- Design and implement a 3-tier + group consolidation framework:
- *Entity → Country → Business Unit → Group
- Perform monthly group consolidation
- Integrate:
- *Nigeria (as country-level consolidated input)
- *Other global entities (Dubai, Ivory Coast, Togo, India, etc.)
- Deliver financials with multiple views:
- *BU-wise across geographies
- *Country-wise across BUs
- *Entity-level drilldowns
- Prepare consolidated P&L, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
(Annual Operating Plan) – Design & Consolidation
- Lead the design of AOP templates across the Group:
- *Standardize formats for revenue, cost, capex, and working capital
- *Ensure alignment with BU, Country, and Entity structures
- Drive the annual budgeting and planning cycle:
- *Coordinate inputs from all geographies
- *Ensure timelines and submission discipline
- Consolidate AOP at- BU level, Country level and Group level
- Perform: Variance analysis (Actual vs AOP), Scenario planning and sensitivity analysis
- Continuously improve AOP models for scalability and accuracy
Consolidation Design & Data Architecture
- Build and maintain mapping structures:
- *Entity → Country → BU
- *Chart of Accounts standardization
- Develop dynamic consolidation and planning templates
- Enable multi-dimensional reporting and planning alignment
- Ensure data consistency across actuals and budgets
Intercompany & Cross-Dimension Eliminations
- Manage intercompany eliminations across entities and countries
- Ensure eliminations flow correctly across BU level, Country level and Group level
- Resolve mismatches with finance teams globally
Reporting & MIS (Daily / Weekly / Monthly)
- Design and consolidate multi-level MIS reports, including:
- Daily bank & cash reports
- Working capital dashboards
- Inventory reports
- Shipment tracking
- Provide Actual vs AOP tracking across all dimensions
- Deliver actionable insights and variance analysis
Nigeria & Global Coordination
- Liaise with Head of Finance – Nigeria:
- Receive country-level consolidated data
- Align with group BU structure
- Coordinate with all global finance teams to ensure standardization, timeliness and data quality
Mauritius Entity Accounting
- Maintain books of accounts for Mauritius holding entity
- Manage month-end close, financial reporting and audit and statutory compliance
Process Governance & Automation
- Define:
- Standard TB and AOP submission templates
- Reporting timelines (daily, weekly, monthly, annual)
- Implement data validation and control mechanisms
- Drive automation using Excel, BI tools, and ERP systems
Key Deliverables
- Monthly multi-level consolidated financials (BU, Country, Entity)
- Group AOP (budget) and periodic forecasts
- Actual vs AOP variance analysis across dimensions
- Daily / weekly MIS dashboards
- Standardized global reporting and planning templates
- Accurate intercompany eliminations
Qualifications & Experience
- CA / ACCA / CPA / MBA (Finance)
- 7–12+ years in FP&A / Group Consolidation / Planning
Strong experience in:
- Budgeting & AOP cycles
- Multi-country, multi-entity environments
- Matrix reporting (BU + Geography)
Technical Skills
- Advanced Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, financial models)
- ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / NetSuite)
- BI tools (Power BI / Tableau)
Strong knowledge of:
- Financial consolidation
- Budgeting & forecasting
- FX accounting
- Intercompany eliminations
Core Competencies
- Strong financial modeling and planning capability
- Ability to translate strategy into financial plans (AOP)
- Excellent data structuring and analytical skills
- Strong stakeholder management across geographies
Success Factors
- Ability to build a robust AOP and consolidation framework
- Deliver timely, accurate, and multi-dimensional reporting
- Align planning (AOP) with actual reporting structures
- Enable leadership with clear performance visibility and insights