Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at The People Practice

Our client is a premium retail gifting company, looking to hire a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager who will play a pivotal role in overseeing budget planning, monitoring financial performance, and providing strategic insights to support decision-making.

Responsibilities:

Budget Planning and Forecasting:

• Collaborate with department heads to develop annual budgets and forecasts aligned with strategic business objectives.
• Prepare detailed budget reports, highlighting key insights and recommendations for optimizing resource allocation.

Financial Performance Monitoring:

• Monitor financial performance against budgets, providing regular variance analysis and actionable insights to the management.
• Identify areas of improvement and cost-saving opportunities to enhance overall financial efficiency.

Financial Modeling and Analysis:

• Develop financial models and scenarios to support strategic decision-making, including investment opportunities, pricing strategies, and new initiatives.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data, translating findings into actionable recommendations for management consideration.

Reporting and Presentations:

• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders, communicating financial performance and forecasts effectively.
• Present findings and recommendations to aid in decision-making processes during key meetings and strategy sessions.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is advantageous.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within the retail or consumer goods industry in Nigeria.
• Proven expertise in budget planning, forecasting, and variance analysis, with a strong understanding of financial principles and accounting practices.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis using tools such as Excel, financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

What does the role mean in simple terms?

• You will be responsible for planning budgets and managing them for individual departments
• You will be responsible for in-house scenario planning and variance analysis
• Your have to be excellent at financial storytelling and analysis