Associate Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis at BIC Nigeria

Job Summary
Main Responsibilities / Tasks


Plan, collect data and prepare annual budgets/Rolling Forecast, monthly and quarterly financial forecasts, operating plan and modeling tools in conjunction with the Finance Manager and Sales/Marketing teams.
Submit, follow-up and justify budget components to the local management and to finance team.
Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and capital expenditures.
Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance Supervision of Financial Analyst(s).
Develop analysis of variances against the operational plan, rolling forecast and business plan, suggest adequate corrective actions where needed.
Prepare rebates set-up, ensure proper calculation and manage their payments
Preparation of working capital analysis, P&L and balance sheet
Implement and work with a Business Intelligence Tool and Dashboard reports
Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand ROI in marketing programs, menu pricing, new store rollouts as well as new projects.
Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives
Providing all departments (sales, marketing, HR, Supply chain) with the necessary financial analysis and information
Providing ad-hoc month-end business report analysis to management
Maintaining Pricing Index, Item Master and Standard Costing Computation.
Support the Finance Manager in other Finance-related matters assigned. BIC/LSNL


Key Performance Indicators / Key Figures


Timely and Accurate Reporting in the different environments
KPI = deadline compliance + Post deadline adjustments tracking
Precision: Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly well-organized and efficient
Active involvement in good communication between finance and other departments.
Monthly closing on time and with all BIC procedures completed (ALL steps in the closing procedure to be managed in 4 days)
Accurate and timely reports on P&L and balance sheets items;
Completion of tasks within company and legal deadlines/standards.
Good knowledge of core accounting functions (AP/AR).
Able to manage large volumes of data with accuracy and structure (advanced Excel/spreadsheets).
Strong communication skills to present complex financial insights clearly to senior stakeholders.
Provides financial analysis and business support to leadership, ensuring informed decision-making.


Candidate Profile
Qualifications / Technical Skills
Simple Criteria D = Desired - R = Required


R - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Economics/Finance
R - 5+ years' experience in Financial Planning and Analysis
R - Fluent in English, People Oriented, Proactive
R - Exposure and interest in ERP and comfortable with IT, including Power BI.
R - Exposure in Consumer Products & Retail industry
D - Professional Accounting certification such as ACA, ACCA, CFA.
D - MBA in financial management and planning is an added advantage.
D - JDE, ANAPLAN, S2M & HFM knowledge is a plus.
D - Professional knowledge of French is a plus.


Complex Criteria


R - Accounting, Financial and Reporting system knowledge
R - Practical knowledge of Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, MS- Access, AI.
R - Cognate skill in JDE/HFM/S2M/ANAPLAN
D - Experience with Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in a reputable organization
D - Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity
R - Integrity, Assertive, Approachable, Adaptability
R - Committed and involved to transformation/cultural change
R - Self-motivated, detail-minded, well organized, responsible and willingness to learn BIC/LSNL 8. Additional Information
R - Must be able to work accurately under pressure without supervision.
R - Must be able to liaise and communicate at all levels.
R - Deadline driven.
R - Strong at process improvement with an analytical mind
R - Effective in communication and team player
D - Project management experience is appreciated
R - At least one proven experience in statutory consolidation (Knowledge of IFRS).