Officer, Planning and Performance Management at Ardova Plc

The Planning & Performance Management Officer supports Ardova Plc’s financial planning and business performance processes by delivering timely management information, conducting financial analysis, and supporting budgeting and forecasting activities. The role provides actionable insights to management, enabling data-driven decision-making, cost efficiency, and sustainable growth across business units.

Job Details

Management Information Systems (MIS) & Reporting 

• Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and annual MIS reports covering financial and operational performance. 
• Maintain and enhance performance dashboards (revenue, margins, volumes, OPEX, CAPEX, KPIs). 
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data sourced from ERP and business systems. 
• Support standardisation of reporting templates across business units. 

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting 

• Support the annual budget and rolling forecast process, including coordination with business units. 
• Consolidate OPEX, CAPEX, and revenue plans and perform variance analysis against actuals. 
• Track budget utilisation and highlight risks, opportunities, and corrective actions. 
• Assist in scenario analysis and sensitivity testing for management review. 

Management Accounting & Performance Analysis 

• Perform variance analysis (actual vs budget vs forecast) and provide business-focused explanations. 
• Analyse profitability by product, customer, channel, and business line. 
• Support cost control initiatives through detailed cost analysis and efficiency tracking. 
• Assist with internal performance scorecards and KPI definitions. 

Strategy & Business Support 

• Support the Strategy team with financial analysis, business cases, and investment appraisals. 
• Contribute to medium-term plans (e.g., 3-year strategic plans) and transformation initiatives. 
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support management decisions, including market, pricing, and volume analysis. 
• Track strategic initiatives and monitor delivery against targets. 

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance 

• Work closely with business unit finance leads, operations, and commercial teams. 
• Support management presentations and board/EXCO packs. 
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and reporting timelines. 

Requirements

Education

• Minimum of a Second class lower degree  in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline 

Experience

• 3–6 years’ experience in FP&A, performance management, management accounting, or MIS. 
• Experience in energy, oil & gas, or FMCG is desirable. 

Professional Qualification

• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA – in view or completed) is an advantage.

Skills

• Strong financial analysis and management accounting skills
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or similar tools is an advantage
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and performance management frameworks
• High attention to detail with strong analytical thinking
• Ability to translate numbers into clear business insights
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills