Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst Job at Design Union Limited

Design Union is involved in various sectors including infrastructure, real estate, educational institutions, corporate buildings spaces, oil and gas as well as residential.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• A construction and design company is seeking a highly skilled FP&A Analyst to enhance our financial forecasting, project analysis, and strategic decision support.
• This role involves providing critical financial insights that will help shape construction projects and strategic initiatives.
• The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in financial modeling, and the ability to work crossfunctionally with various teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support decision making regarding construction projects and investments.
• Conduct regular financial forecasting, updating models to reflect fluctuating conditions and project timelines.
• Collaborate with project managers and other department heads to gather data and understand the financial implications of project decisions and strategies.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management, highlighting key financial trends, potential risks, and opportunities.
• Provide insights into cost control measures, profitability enhancement, and efficiency improvements.
• Assist in the annual budgeting process and regular reforecasting exercises, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Analyze financial data and create reports for management that offer solutions to business challenges.
• Provide analytical support for capital allocation decisions, including costbenefit analysis, ROI calculations, and scenario planning.
• Support in the presentation of reports to executives, stakeholders, and board members.
• Stay current with industry trends and the economic landscape to ensure that financial practices are in line with regulatory standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field. A Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CFA, CPA, etc) is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in the construction industry or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting with a strong understanding of financial statements and financial theory.
• Expertise in using financial software and Office Suites, particularly spreadheets.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and BI tools is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and datadriven mindset with excellent attention to detail.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@designunion.biz using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.