Head, Financial Planning & Analysis at KPMG

KPMG Nigeria - Our client is a reputable player in the Food industry that always strives to attract and retain the very best talent.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Head, Financial Planning & Analysis
Ref #: 210
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Overview

• In line with the company's decision to ensure key roles are filled by suitably qualified candidates who have hands-on experience, we seek an exceptional Head, Financial Planning & Analysis with proven integrity.

Detailed Job Description

• Circulate the annual business planning guidelines/ assumptions and provide guidance to Head, Finance & IT and other budget holders during the planning process.
• Manage collation of budget inputs across the company ensuring inputs from all plants/ functional areas are in compliance with stated guidelines and prepare consolidated annual budget.
• Monitor approved budget allocations by obtaining information on revenue and expenditure, and reporting variances on a monthly basis.
• Drive periodic budget forecasting and recommend budget review as required.
• Develop periodic and other ad hoc budget reports, forecasts and analysis.
• Manage periodic business performance monitoring and reporting process – liaise with plants and relevant units to obtain data on defined metrics and generate monthly business performance statements, noting major deviations from planned budget and risk areas.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management reports to aid executive management decision-making process.
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis to explain deviation from budgeted/forecasted performance and highlight management actions needed to correct the situation.
• Carry out adhoc financial analysis to support information requirements for management decision making process.
• Allocate costs for central or joint expenditure to relevant cost centers in line with Rite Foods cost allocation policies.
• Assist the Head Finance & IT in reviewing the business case for any major investment decisions in light of organizational strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Economics or any business related discipline
• Relevant professional certification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CFA is required
• Minimum of six (6) of relevant experience with at least five (3) years performing modelling and analysis
• Good knowledge, understanding and experience of accounting concepts, principles and practices regarding budgeting and management reporting
• Good financial modelling skills and financial projection techniques
• Strong knowledge of trend analysis, budgeting and financial forecasting methods
• Good understanding of financial performance measures, including commercial KPIs
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cost control techniques as well as proficiency with financial statement analysis and projections.