British Council Nigeria Job Vacancy : Manager Financial Planning and Analysis

British Council Nigeria Job Vacancy : Manager Financial Planning and Analysis
February 11, 2015 Job Description


Purpose of job:
The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager will provide management leadership on all aspects of Financial Planning, Business Reporting and Business Systems Management across the region, and also support the management Accounting process. The post holder will be a key member of the regional finance leadership team. He or she will be expected to provide guidance and support to finance colleagues across the region. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of effective planning, forecasting and reporting for all operations and business streams across the region.
The role plays an important liaison role with corporate finance by ensuring effective communication of financial and non-financial information.


Key Areas of Responsibility:
Provide accurate and timely financial information and analysis for the Quarterly Business reviews, Regional Strategy Group and Regional Leadership Team meetings. This will require an excellent understanding of the business and stakeholder engagement.
Liaise between UK Financial Planning and Analysis and other stakeholders to provide advanced clear and sufficient reporting timeframes for the finance colleagues across the region.
Ensure plan and forecast data by strategic business units and countries are in line with approved guidelines and assumptions. Further, ensure countries comply with all year end accounting procedures and deadlines. ·
Ensure financial information for the regional office is accurate, complete and timely, through regular monitoring and challenge of the trial balance and Profit & Loss.
Analysis of the financial information to identify anomalies and any indicators of fraud
Oversee the use of SAP system to ensure its proper utilisation for effective business performance. Provide the regional team with accurate performance insights to assist in making timely sound financial decisions aimed to enhance performance. ·
Collaborate and support the regional workings, training, knowledge sharing and events relating to relevant activities
Cash flow management and reporting to Head Office.

Closing date for applications: 25th February 2015. at 23.59 UK Time

Desired Skills and Experience

Degree holder in accounting, business finance, statistics or equivalent.
ACCA, CPA or equivalent professional accountancy qualification
5 years experience in relevant field.
At least 2 years’ experience delivering financial planning & analysis, including management information reporting.

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