Senior Financial Controller - Oil & Gas at Dangote

Location: DIL HQ-Lagos, DIL HQ-Lagos

Company: Dangote Industries Limited

JOB SUMMARY:

The Financial Controller will be responsible for establishing and embedding robust financial controlling practices, including cost centre discipline and effective variance tracking. The role will drive the development of smart dashboards for real-time reporting, support month-end close coordination with Group Finance, and mentor the DPRP finance team on best-in-class reporting and financial accountability and improvements of SAP.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement and enforce financial controlling standards across DPRP, with a focus on cost centre ownership.
• Lead tracking and analysis of actual vs. budget performance, ensuring clear variance reporting.
• Develop smart dashboards to support timely, data-driven financial decision-making.
• Enhance monthly financial close processes and ensure seamless collaboration with Group Finance.
• Provide hands-on guidance to DPRP finance staff, fostering improved internal reporting and control.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen financial transparency and discipline.
• Assess and suggest process improvements and best-in-class SAP utilisation.

SKILLS EXPERIENCE

• Extensive experience in financial controlling, budgeting, and performance reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP, particularly in controlling (CO) and reporting tools.
• Proven ability to improve financial processes and embed cost discipline.
• Experience mentoring finance professionals or building finance capability.
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA are strongly preferred.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Financial control and cost discipline
• SAP reporting and dashboarding expertise
• Strong analytical and variance analysis skills
• Capability building and team development
• Effective coordination with finance stakeholders