Strategy and Planning Analyst at SunTrust Oil Company Nigeria Limited

Summary

• The Strategy and Planning Analyst supports the Strategy & Planning Manager in carrying out SunTrust Oil strategy, planning and performance monitoring functions.

Scope of Responsibility & Accountability

• Provide assistance in periodic updates of the 5-year strategic plan documents, including update of financial forecasts
• Data gathering/studies and analysis on identified subject areas as required by Management and the Board from time to time
• Carrying out bench-marking of SunTrust Oil activities against competition and best practices
• Coordinating SunTrust Oil retreat and brainstorming sessions on specific issues
• Facilitation of special projects aimed at achieving certain objectives
• Coordination of preparation and collation of quarterly Board papers and reports and follow up on action points emanating from Board meetings
• Co-ordinates preparation and review of periodic reports and follows up on action points with the responsible offices
• Co-ordinates monthly performance review (MPR) for all the entities within SunTrust Oil.

These reviews will include:

• Review of customers connects against set plans
• Review of project status against milestones
• Interacting with entities and departments in OG&P to gather budget inputs
• Reviewing the budget inputs for consistency with set budget instructions and top down directions
• Supporting the Strategy & Planning Manager in budget consolidation activities
• Summarises departmental and entities' business plans into companywide operating plans
• Coordinates SunTrust Oil quarterly budget review activities including quarter budget
• Reviews and updating of short term projections
• Preparing monthly cashflow planning and forecasting for all the entities.
• Providing assistance in setting standards that will enable us properly implement the Group Financial policies and best practices
• Serves as anchor point for gathering relevant information required for effective decision making by the SunTrust Management Team
• Putting together presentation materials required by the Group, Directors and Management
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Manager

Job RequirementS

• Experience in Budgeting and Performance Reporting functions of a reputable organisation or a consulting firm will be an advantage
• 3-5 years on-the-job post qualification experience
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office (word, excel and power point)
• Not more than 27 years of age
• Minimum second class lower degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics,
• Additional qualifications such as ACA, CFA and Master’s degree will be an added advantage