FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS (FP&A) ASSOCIATE AT SAVANNAH ENERGY | FINANCIAL JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Savannah Energy is a young, high growth, highly ambitious energy company. We are focused on operating in countries where we can make a difference to local communities, where we can play a strategic role in the energy sector and where we can make a positive impact on the socio-economic development of the country.

Our vision is to create a best in class African-focused energy company that we and our stakeholders are proud of. Our five core values of Sustainability, Excellence, Entrepreneurialism, Integrity and Teamwork define the essence of Savannah and underpin our corporate culture.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Associate to join our finance team. In this role, you will be instrumental in driving the organization’s financial health by supporting performance tracking, strategic forecasting, and annual budgeting.

You will serve as a key bridge between raw financial data and actionable business insights, helping leadership make informed decisions that impact our long-term growth. If you are a finance professional with a passion for "Projects that Matter" and possess a mastery of financial modeling, we invite you to contribute to our mission.

Requirements:

Budgeting & Strategic Forecasting

• Financial Planning: Assist in the coordination, preparation, and review of annual budgets and periodic forecasts to ensure they align with our strategic business objectives.

• Going Concern Assessment: Take ownership of the annual going concern model, performing headroom sensitivity analyses to support audit assessments and organizational stability.

Reporting & Variance Analysis

• Performance Tracking: Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. You will identify trends and drivers of performance by analyzing variances between actual and forecasted financials.

• Business Insights: Collaborate with business units to explain financial discrepancies and recommend data-backed corrective actions to improve margins and efficiency.

Data Management & Process Improvement

• Financial Modeling: Maintain and update complex financial models and databases to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and other vital metrics.

• Streamlining Operations: Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of reporting and forecasting processes, implementing best practices across the FP&A function.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with Commercial, Operations, and HR teams to gather data, provide financial insights, and facilitate month-end and year-end close processes.

• Ad-hoc Analysis: Provide rapid, high-quality financial analysis for special projects, investment decisions, and cost management initiatives as requested by senior leadership.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Professional Certification (Mandatory): Must hold a professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent designation.

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, or corporate finance.

• Technical Expertise:

  • Advanced Excel: Mastery of financial modeling, pivot tables, X/V-LOOKUP, and INDEX MATCH is essential.

  • ERP Knowledge: Experience with systems like SAP or Oracle for data extraction is a significant advantage.

  • Microsoft Office 365: Proficiency across the full suite (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) for professional reporting.

• Core Competencies:

  • Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.

  • Communication: Ability to distill complex financial information into clear insights for stakeholders at all levels.

  • Organization: Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple high-priority deadlines simultaneously.

  • Values-Driven: A commitment to collaborative teamwork and a passion for impactful projects.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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