Finance Business Analyst at Kennedia Consulting Limited

Kennedia Consulting is a cost-effective and professional HR Service firm in West Africa region. We are a company that provides qualitative consulting and outsourcing services to our esteemed clients and have continuously kept ourselves “ahead of the curve”. Our innovative solutions run across areas of Personnel Outsourcing, Recruitment, Training, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) & TaxationServices.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Business Analyst

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals

Key Responsibilities
Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support business planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial performance, identifying trends, variances, and key drivers. Provide insights and recommendations to senior management on cost controls, revenue growth, and operational efficiency. Create clear and concise reports, dashboards, and presentations for decision-making.

Business Process Improvement:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and IT, to identify inefficiencies and optimize financial processes. Lead initiatives to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve data accuracy and timeliness.
• Implement solutions that enhance process efficiency while maintaining compliance with financial controls.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Partner with the finance team to develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial projections.
• Regularly monitor actual performance against the budget, explaining key variances and providing actionable insights to ensure financial objectives are met.
• Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate the impact of different business conditions on financial outcomes.

Data Management & Systems Integration:

• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of financial data across systems, including ERP and financial management software.
• Work with IT to enhance data integration capabilities and automate financial reporting processes.
• Develop and maintain automated tools to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial data.

Risk & Compliance Management:

• Monitor key financial risks, ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies, and relevant industry regulations.
• Assist in audits and ensure all financial reporting adheres to legal and regulatory standards. Implement risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the organization’s financial health.

Strategic Planning & Support:

• Provide financial insights and analysis to support business growth opportunities, M&A activities, and strategic initiatives.
• Engage in competitor analysis and market research to identify areas for improvement and growth. Offer financial expertise to senior executives, ensuring alignment between financial and business objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to present findings and provide strategic recommendations.
• Serve as the financial expert in business discussions, ensuring that all financial aspects of projects and initiatives are fully considered and aligned with company goals.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields.
• 4-6 years of experience in financial/business analysis.
• Proven experience in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong Excel and data visualization skills (Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Health insurance and professional development opportunities.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.

Application Closing Date
23rd September, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job position as the subject of the mail.