Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis at Nile University of Nigeria

We are currently looking to engage a highly competent and result-oriented Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis with strong personal & professional integrity to join our dynamic workforce.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis is responsible for overseeing financial analysis, planning, and forecasting activities to support the organization’s strategic objectives. This role provides leadership in budgeting, performance monitoring, and financial modeling while working closely with various departments to guide financial decision-making.

He/she is expected to;

• Develop and execute category-specific procurement strategies to maximize value, minimize risk, and control costs.
• In-depth analysis of revenue and expenditures for identifying key drivers and trends leading to actionable recommendations to improve key financial metrics.
• Build financial models leveraging both internal and external data for assessment of strategic business objectives.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and development of a 5-year business plan including pricing factors, cost efficiencies and new business ventures.
• Act as the key liaison officer for budget control and business partner to function heads within the business providing support for budget preparation and detailed analyses of actual spend vs budget projections.
• Develop and present insightful financial dashboards and performance reports to inform strategic decisions.
• Monitor macro-economic trends necessary for forecast updates and communicate findings to senior management/stakeholders.
• Support new product development working with business teams for creating what-if scenarios, IRR, ROI and sensitivity analysis aiding objective decision making.     
• Liaise with corporate HQ/stakeholders in responding to questions and queries as regards financial reports.
• Evaluate current financial planning processes, identify improvement opportunities, and lead innovative initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Maintain and improve financial planning systems and tools, ensuring data integrity and streamlined processes 

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Professional qualifications in finance (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CFA, CIMA).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, with a strong background in financial planning and analysis.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment in complex financial scenarios.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and process optimization.