Manager, Financial Planning
2 weeks ago
JOB DESCRIPTION: MANAGER, FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS
Sector: Consumer Finance
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Grade Level: 10
Report to: Financial Controller
ABOUT PAGA
Paga is a licensed financial services company and a leading payments company in Nigeria with a massive transformative purpose - to make it simple for one billion people to access and use money. It was founded on the simple belief that the ubiquity of mobile phones can be leveraged in building an ecosystem that enables people to digitally send and receive money and creating simple financial access for everyone.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Paga is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our finance team. The Manager, FP&A will be responsible for overseeing financial planning and analysis functions, providing strategic recommendations to senior management, and ensuring the financial health of the organization. This role involves advanced financial modeling, performance monitoring, and strategic analysis to drive business growth and efficiency.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage the FP&A team, providing guidance, training, and development opportunities.
- Develop and manage the annual budgeting process, including preparation, analysis, and presentation of budgets.
- Coordinate with various departments to ensure alignment with overall financial goals.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial forecasts, including monthly, quarterly, and annual projections.
- Provide detailed variance analysis and identify key drivers impacting financial performance.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and decision-making.
- Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
- Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
- Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand their financial needs and challenges.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in financial planning and analysis.
- Drive efficiency in financial reporting and forecasting processes through automation and system enhancements.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Maintain and improve internal controls related to financial planning and analysis.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- An analytical approach to work
- Commercial and business awareness
- Strong attention to detail and an investigative nature
- Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise
- The capacity to make quick but rational decisions
- Problem-solving skills and initiative
- Ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow
- Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills
- Comfort dealing with ambiguity and the ability to work independently
- Experience working with, and presenting to, senior executives
- Strong financial modelling experience
- Integrity and high personal ethical standards
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or a related field.
- Proven experience in a managerial or supervisory role within a finance department.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting techniques.
- Experience with financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Certifications:
- CPA, CFA, or similar professional certification is a plus.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity inclusion. We do not discriminate on grounds of colour, race, nationality, religion, age, ethnic origin, disability, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation in our employment practices.
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