Job Title: Financial Planning and Analysis Lead (FP&A)

Location: Port Harcourt

Job Type:Full time,Onsite

REPORTS TO: Head of Finance

Qualified Financial Planning Analyst candidates who reside in or around Port Harcourt are advised to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Responsible for the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly re-forecasts, and long-range financial plans, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Retail Performance Analysis: Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly sales performance, inventory turnover, and profitability by store, product category, or channel.
• Support the Head of Finance in preparing a board ready monthly performance reporting with indebt analysis.
• Variance Analysis: Conduct monthly variance analysis to explain differences between actual performance vs. budget/forecast and provide detailed commentary to department heads.
• Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain dynamic Excel models to simulate various business scenarios, pricing strategies, and promotional impact.
• KPI Tracking: Monitor key retail metrics (e.g., Sales per Store, Average Transaction Value, Margin, Inventory Turn) and identify trends or risks.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Merchandising, Marketing, and Retail Operations teams to support decision-making.
• Ad-hoc Analysis: Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analyses as needed by senior management to support strategic initiatives.
• All other assigned tasks

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.

ACCA/ACA will be added advantage

EXPERIENCE, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES

• Experience: 3 – 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance (retail industry experience preferred).
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, modeling) is essential.
• Software: Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.