Head, Finance, Planning and Analysis at Amaiden Energy Nigeria

Main Functions

• The Head, FP&A will lead the Group's financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and management reporting functions. 
• The role is a senior individual contributor reporting directly to the Interim CFO, responsible for establishing and embedding a rigorous quarterly forecasting cycle, producing high-quality monthly variance analysis, and preparing ExCo and Board-level reporting packs and presentations.
• The role holder will serve as the primary analytical resource for the Interim CFO on all planning and performance matters, including the financial performance of the Group's Joint Venture assets. 
• The Head, FP&A will also support the ongoing implementation and operation of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, ensuring planning and reporting Processes are aligned with and underpinned by the system.
• The post holder must be capable of operating with a high degree of autonomy, producing board-ready analysis and presentations to a standard that requires only editorial review and sign-off by the Interim CFO.

Task and Responsibilities

• Establish, own and manage the Group's annual budgeting cycle and quarterly re-forecasting process, ensuring all functional and asset owners provide accurate, timely and realistic inputs.
• Manage the annual Work Programme and Budget (WP&B) process across all assets and corporate functions, leading to presentation of the consolidated plan to the Board for approval.
• Maintain and update the corporate financial model, incorporating actual results and latest forecasts, and provide insightful analysis of performance against key corporate targets including NAV, liquidity and funding.
• Run financial scenarios to support strategy review and investment decisions, illustrating the impact of key options on returns and liquidity.
• Coordinate with the GM Finance on in-year forecast updates and ensure any material variances requiring Board approval are escalated promptly in line with the Delegation of Authority.

Performance Reporting and Analysis:

• Produce monthly variance reports with clear, insightful commentary for both internal management and external use.
• Prepare ExCo and Board reporting packs and presentations on financial performance, ensuring outputs are accurate, well-presented and suitable for a listed-company board audience. The Interim CFO retains editorial control and sign-off.
• Act as business partner to functional and asset managers, providing financial analysis, commentary and advice to support delivery against budgets and KPIs.
• Provide ongoing analysis of Joint Venture financial performance, interpreting JV-reported numbers and translating them into Group-level management information.
• Develop and maintain the management information framework, ensuring reporting is accurate, consistent and drives effective decision-making at ExCo and Board level.

ERP System:

• Support the implementation and optimisation of the Group's ERP system (INFOR Sun Accounting System), ensuring planning, budgeting and reporting processes are fully integrated with the system.
• Serve as the Finance function's key point of contact on ERP matters relating to planning, reporting and management information.
• Work with IT and ERP consultants to ensure system outputs meet the requirements of the FP&A function.

Process and Controls:

• Design, document and maintain robust FP&A processes and timetables that can be applied consistently across the Group.
• Ensure annual budget and forecasting cycles are communicated clearly to all stakeholders and are completed on time.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and support to the Interim CFO as required.
• General
• Supervises junior F, P & A staff and ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties that are necessary and reasonably attached to this Treasury Specialist position and the fulfillment of its responsibilities.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by the Interim Chief Financial Officer.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s/HND Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). ACCA Fellowship or equivalent seniority is preferred.
• Professional certification in information systems governance or control (e.g. CISA) is an advantage.
• Minimum of 15 years' post-qualification experience, with significant experience in upstream oil and gas FP&A.
• Proven experience managing planning, budgeting and forecasting function, ideally within a listed or internationally operating oil and gas company.
• Must have oil and gas upstream industry experience.
• Big Four audit background is an advantage.
• At least 4 years' experience within an indigenous
• Nigerian oil and gas company.
• Minimum of 2 years in a senior or supervisory role.
• Demonstrable experience producing board and ExColevel reports and presentations with insightful commentary and analysis.
• Experience designing and implementing management information systems and management reporting frameworks.
• Experience with ERP implementation and operation, with specific experience of INFOR Sun Accounting System in an oil and gas environment being highly desirable.
• Advanced Excel modelling and financial scenario development.
• Strong understanding of IFRS as applied in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly INFOR Sun Accounting System.
• Ability to research and propose resolutions on complex accounting and reporting issues.
• Ability to influence and engage credibly at ExCo and Board level.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across functions and with JV partners.
• Adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Must excel in oral and written English language.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) for reporting and analysis.
• Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Displays a quality of work that reflects high professional standards.
• Projects a professional and positive image at all times.