BUDGET & FINANCIAL ANALYST AT EGBIN POWER PLC | BUDGET & FINANCIAL JOBS IN NIGERIA

About Company:

Egbin Power Plc is one of the biggest additions to the electricity industry in Nigeria. Often seen as the biggest single generating power station in Sub-Saharan Africa, it was built to meet the ever-rising demand for electricity in Lagos and its environs.

Following the nation’s privatization exercise, Sahara, through its power division, Sahara Power Group and sundry affiliations, acquired the 1320 MW installed capacity Egbin Power Plant. We are working towards deploying a minimum of 5,000 MW of electricity generation over the next five years.

Job Description:

Egbin Power Plc is seeking a rigorous and analytical Budget & Financial Analyst to play a pivotal role in our financial planning, monitoring, and business performance reporting. You will be the engine behind our budgeting processes, ensuring that financial data is not only accurate but also provides actionable strategic insights. If you are an ACA-qualified professional who thrives in a data-driven environment, understands the complexities of the power sector, and possesses the ability to bridge the gap between financial statements and operational reality, this is the role for you.

Requirements:

• Budgeting & Planning: Lead the annual business planning process by providing guidance to budget holders, developing consolidated budget packs, and validating departmental submissions.

• Performance Monitoring & Variance Analysis: Track revenue and expenditure against approved budgets. Conduct deep-dive variance analysis to explain the "why" behind operational deviations and financial performance gaps.

• Management Reporting: Generate monthly management accounts and business performance statements for each unit and Business Generating Centre (BGC).

• Strategic Forecasting & Research: Conduct macroeconomic research to refine budgetary assumptions and draft financial forecasts that guide executive decision-making.

• Investment Analysis: Prepare monthly investment analyses, proposing optimal strategies for fund allocation based on economic trends.

• Compliance & Standards: Ensure strict adherence to IFRS, data protection laws (NDPR), and the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, 14001, & 45001). Manage Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) for departmental processes.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

• Professional Qualification: ACA (Chartered Accountant) qualification is mandatory.

  • Advantage: CIMA, CPA, or ACCA certifications.

• Experience: 3–7 years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years specifically in Budgeting and Planning.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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