Financial Planning & Controlling Analyst at FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc

FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC is a unique multinational FMCG & B2B company aiming to stay successful in an ever-changing and increasingly complex world. We are unique because our suppliers, the farmers, are also our owners. Since we own the entire supply chain, from grass to glass, we can guarantee the high quality of all our products. As we work in highly competitive markets, we need to be agile while balancing all interdependencies inside and outside our company. Next to a supply-driven business, our portfolio consists of many strong commercial brands all over the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Planning & Controlling Analyst

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

About the Job

• The Financial planning and controlling Analyst is a critical role in business success, and acts as a service provider to Finance Business Partners and Senior management by performing financial forecasting, scenario planning and providing in-depth financial analysis for the purpose of strategic and tactical decision-making.

Vacancy Description
Net Revenue Management and EBIT management:

• Drive and trigger action with commercial finance on hero SKU performance to ensure the planned volume is achieved, as well as to Grow 14g NSV contribution above 20% vs PY.
• Drive monthly TB review to achieve planned EBIT.
• Align CBC calculations with intercompany counterparts to ensure the impact on local numbers is protected and managed .
• Drive Revenue Growth Management.
• RGM initiatives to fully cover Headwinds – DRM, Packaging, FX, etc across all units .
• Drive the owner’s mindset in the team, while also delivering F&B savings in line with the Budget plan
• Analyzing financial and operational results to understand company performance better.
• Enhance profitability through monthly gross profit reviews and drive to ensure a profitable mix is delivered monthly.

Budget/Forecast:

• Drive Strategic Business Plan to deliver RF2 and yearly Budget
• Deliver working capital reduction targets per budget
• Total SG&A in line with (or lower than) Budget through monthly tracking of expenses in line with BP across cost center
• Coordinate and prepare the budget, financial projections, and operating forecast/outlook of the company.
• Performing variance analysis to explain differences in performance and make improvements going forward.
• Partner with all unit/business functions to deliver an effective budget in line with the organization's objective.

Drive and tracking:

• Deliver monthly COG monitor to identify cost deviations and corrective initiatives

Free Cash Flow management:

• Drive consistency of free cash flow through effective working capital management.
• Drive FCF Outlook forecast accuracy by a detailed review of forecasted element.
• Foster close collaboration with each unit to analyse FCF element,model review and operation result to better understand FCF performance.

What We Ask

• A Degree in Accounting or other related course
• Minimum of 7 years work experience in Finance & Accounting roles
• Membership of a Professional body e.g ICAN will be an added advantage
• Problem solving skills
• A team player

What We Offer

• A dynamic, challenging, and innovative work environment.
• We believe in nourishing growth and offer training and personal development.
• Competitive remuneration package.

How to Apply
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