Finance Business Partner

Job Title: Finance Business Partner & Performance Manager
Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Salary: Open to Negotiation

Job Summary:
The Finance Business Partner role provides strategic financial guidance and support to business leaders, driving business growth and profitability through financial analysis, planning, and decision-making

Key Responsibilities:
Partner with Operations team to develop and implement financial strategies that drive business growth and improve profitability.
Collaborate with department heads to develop and manage their budgets, ensuring alignment with company
Wide financial objectives and identifying areas for cost optimization.
Provide financial insights and analysis to support business decision-making, including performance analysis, variance analysis to budget, and budget control.
Develop and maintain financial models to support business cases, investment decisions, and strategic planning
Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide recommendations to executive leadership.
Provide financial guidance and support to business leaders on financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to track and improve business performance and profitability.
Support the rest of the finance team to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards (IFRS).
Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and process improvements to drive operational efficiency
Revenue assurance for outsourcing projects

Requirements:
Minimum of 5-7 years' experience in Finance and Accounting role with at least 3 years in a leadership role Deep and broad knowledge and understanding of cost accounting, budgeting and financial management principle
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline
Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFA, ICAN, ACCA, CPA) are required An MBA or Master's in a related discipline is an added advantage
Industry and market knowledge
Logistics management and operations management
Understanding of standard processes, regulatory standards, practices, and frameworks as applicable to a logistics or manufacturing business and organization
Strategy and business performance
Financial management and accounting principles

Skills:
Data analysis Financial modelling ● Forecasting ● Cost analysis and management ● Budgeting ● Financial reporting and analysis ● Interpersonal communication and stakeholder engagement ● Advanced MS Excel and MS Office skills ● Power BI ● Digital proficiency and technology adaptation ● Business acumen and strategic thinking ● Leadership and people management ● Operational efficiency and process improvement ● Professionalism and emotional intelligence