Financial Planning and Analysis Lead

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.