Head, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Title: Head, Financial Planning & Analysis

Sector- FMCG

Location: Ogun State (Fully Onsite)

Work Structure: Day and Onsite

Role Summary

The Head, Financial Planning & Analysis will be responsible for leading the budgeting, forecasting, performance monitoring, and financial reporting processes across the organization. This role requires a highly experienced finance professional with strong expertise in financial planning, analysis, and control within a multinational FMCG/manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Engage budget holders on annual business planning guidelines/assumptions and provide support throughout the planning process.

Coordinate the collation of budget inputs across the company, ensuring alignment with established guidelines across all plants and functional areas.

Oversee the preparation of the consolidated annual budget.

Monitor approved budget allocations by tracking revenue and expenditure, reporting variances on a monthly basis.

Drive periodic budget forecasting and recommend reviews where necessary.

Develop periodic and ad-hoc budget reports, forecasts, and analyses to support decision-making.

Manage the business performance monitoring and reporting process; liaise with units/departments to obtain data on defined metrics and generate monthly business performance statements, highlighting major deviations and risk areas.

Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports for executive management.

Conduct in-depth variance analysis to explain deviations from budget and forecasted performance.

Requirements

Education: First degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or other business-related disciplines.

A Masters degree (e.g., MBA) is an added advantage.

Strong competence in budgeting, forecasting, and proficiency in MS Navision (an added advantage).

Professional Certification: ACA, ACCA, CFA, or other relevant certifications (required).

Minimum of 15 years relevant experience, including at least 5 years at management level in a finance role within a manufacturing environment.

Prior experience in FMCG and multinational organizations is required.