General Manager - Finance Business Partnering, Finance at MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria - The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager - Finance Business Partnering, Finance

Job ID: 5450
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Division: Finance

Mission

• Partner with business leaders to provide support and advice on operational and strategic financial matters, using insights to drive informed decision-making.

Description

• Influence, build capacity and skills to support other business units towards the delivery of the overall business strategies.
• Proactively work with budget holders to resolve any concerns or difficulties with business performance and assist in the preparation of the annual budget. 
• Collaborate actively with other finance leaders and contribute towards the development of financial policies, procedures and systems.
• Enforce compliance of financial policies and procedures in all Business units. 
• Support the development of management reports to provide MTN leadership and stakeholders with accurate financial analysis to guide decision making.
• Provide support to develop growth strategies and implementation of initiatives to deliver key financial & business objectives within business units. 
• Implement robust succession planning and talent development frameworks to ensure continuity in leadership. Mentor and coach high-potential employees, preparing them for future leadership roles within the organization
• Improve the impact, and understanding, of financial reporting on business performance
• Develop a rich and comprehensive toolkit of information and analytical techniques to guide informed decision making.  
• Providing effective commercial procedures, or initiating change, to ensure key operational, commercial and financial targets are delivered
• Provide financial advisory services to all business areas and support their initiatives in line with MTNN’s strategic objectives.
• Build partnerships, bridges with other business units and maintain strong relationships with all Senior Management employees in all business units
• Sensitize budget holders and line managers on financial performance requirements, including the need for budgetary control and adherence to relevant regulatory/statutory laws as applicable. 

Requirements
Education:

• First Degree in Accounting or related area of study
• Professional Qualification from a recognized Accounting Body (FCA, CA/ACCA)
• Fluent in English 

Experience:
Minimum of 12 years work experience including:

• Senior management track record of 5 years or more; with at least 3 years in relevant sector/ industry as per relevant role.
• 3 years’ experience in relevant industry/sector.
• Experience working in a global/multinational enterprise (understanding emerging markets advantageous).
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies.
• Experience in using analytical techniques to interpret data

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online