Senior Analyst - Financial Planning and Analysis at Sigma Consult

Salary: ₦600,000 - ₦900,000 (subject to experience and company standards)

​​​​​​​Objective:

The Senior Analyst - Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) will support the CFO and Head of Finance in driving the budget preparation and business reporting processes, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, and contributing to strategic decision-making through detailed financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Reporting:

• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget, forecasts, and long-term financial projections.
• Collaborate on financial models that support business planning and forecasting processes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting packs (MRP).
• Generate departmental performance reports and provide detailed analytics to assess business performance.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights into key financial and statistical metrics, focusing on trend analysis and operational performance.
• Prepare detailed revenue reports and customer portfolio analytics for better business insights.
• Assist in external audits and internal controls testing, providing analysis and documentation as needed.
• Collaborate closely with the accounting team to support the monthly closing process, ensuring proper accrual schedules are managed and accounting records are accurate.
• Ensure adherence to company approval limits for expenses.
• Handle ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis tasks as required to support business objectives.

Relationship Management:

• Work with departmental heads and staff to gather relevant data and information.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the CFO that align with qualifications and expertise.

Job Requirements:

• Education & Professional Qualifications:
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Analytics.
• A Master’s degree (MSc, MBA) in a related field is a plus.
• Professional qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent certifications in finance or accounting.
• FMVA certification is an advantage.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong analytical skills in accounting, including variance analysis, ratio analysis, and trend analysis.
• Ability to work with and analyze large datasets in both financial and statistical formats.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Familiarity with presentation tools such as PowerPoint and Corel Draw is a plus.
• Sound understanding of accounting standards, particularly IFRS.
• Experience using accounting software; Oracle knowledge is advantageous.

Experience:

• 6-10 years of experience in accounting, finance, and analytics, with the last 2-3 years specifically focused on FP&A.
• Experience in a Big Four Accounting Firm or a Blue-Chip Multinational is preferred.
• Experience in the healthcare sector (e.g., hospitals or HMOs) is an added advantage.

Benefit :

• Health Insurance
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Retirement Plan
• Training and Certification Sponsorship
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Wellness Programs