BUSINESS MANAGER, FINANCE AT HUSK POWER SYSTEMS NIGERIA LIMITED | BUSINESS MANAGER JOBS IN ABUJA

About Company:

Husk Power Systems (“Husk”) is an award-winning clean energy company serving rural India and Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2023, it was named “World’s Best Challenger Brand” in the energy industry and is a 3-time Global Cleantech 100 company. The company’s AI-powered rural energy platform provides 24/7 renewable power to rural households, commercial customers, institutions, and small factories. It also delivers a range of other products and services, including e-commerce and credit financing of branded appliances for home and commercial use, as well as community-based solutions for e-mobility and the agricultural value chain. Husk’s mission is to superchange economic growth and social well-being in rural communities that are unserved and underserved.

Job Description:

• Husk is looking to hire an experienced Business Manager, Finance, to support the GM Finance in and around all financial responsibilities for the company.
• The candidate will be responsible for the cash flow plan, trade receivables turnover, the monthly financial statement, and the quality control of financial transactions of the organization.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): 

• Lead annual budgeting, monthly financial estimates, and forecasting processes.
• Prepare cash flow plan, and working capital requirements for the business

Performance Management:

• Monitor financial performance across business verticals, providing analytical insights to business leaders.

Cost Control & Optimization: 

• Manage monthly cost recovery, analyze variances, and identify cost-reduction opportunities across the organization.

Strategic Reporting: 

• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for business insights and meetings
• Support month-end and year-end financial closure processes.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.

Business Support:

• Work with leaders of business verticals to  ensure alignment with financial objectives and targets.
• Co-ordination with the larger team to ensure proper financial strategies in place to drive successful execution.

Risk & Compliance: 

• Ensure financial practices adhere to regulations and manage internal controls. 
• Implement business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls and compliances.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.

Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant, Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business Administration or related field.
• Eight (8) or more years of progressive Finance experience
• Experience with budget management and working with business teams on finance strategies
• Financial Planning & Analysis experience required
• Experience in construction, tech, solar or similar industries preferred
• Experience with Tally and other ERPs highly preferred
• Understanding of internal controls, corporate governance standards, and regulatory requirements.
• A clearly defined strategic thought process and a continuous improvement mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Great relationship management skills and an understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods.

Must Haves

• Financial analysis & Modelling - Ability to analyze financial data, build complex models, and assess performance
• Budget experience - Managing cash flow, reducing costs, and forecasting profit maximization.
• Understanding balance sheets and income statements
• Good understanding of business & the market, preferably in the renewable energy sector.
• Working closely with the Business team on finance strategies.
• Budget/ Actuals monitoring & Variance analysis

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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