Manager.Financial Planning At Etisalat Nigeria-Lagos(Sept 2014)

Job Title Manager.Financial Planning
Location Lagos,NG
Function
Job Summary
Manage and control the annual Business Plan, Budget and Forecast processes. Ensure that these are fully integrated with the financial planning processes, organisational strategic plan and operational goals.
Principal Functions
Manage and improve the preparation of short, medium and long term business plans
Manage the alignment of the annual budget and strategic plan
Develop and update business cases for Etisalat Strategic acquisitions/joint ventures
Manage and update Etisalat – EMTSH funding schedule
Lead special projects, financial modelling and analysis
Work as an integral part of automating the Etisalat revenue and cost plans
Responsible for preparing monthly finance operating committee reports
Assist the Head, Financial Planning and budgeting in preparing productivity analysis for supporting departments
Liaise with finance support team to prepare annual operating budget, cost reports and rolling forecasts.
Prepare reports on increasing operating costs for management’s attention.
Manage the planner grids and bottoms up financial planning process
Responsible for the quality of the financial data processed by adhering to performance disciplines systems controls and appropriate sign off points for all financial planning support processes
Flag misalignment within departmental plans and ensure synergy across the various departments by working closely with them to ensure the business plan is well aligned
Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage direct report’s performance to achieve overall team objective
Assist with the review, analysis and projection of annual and midyear divisional projects
Carry out other assignments as directed by Head, Budget and Financial Planning
Educational Requirements
First Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university
Relevant post graduate/ professional qualification (CIMA, CFA, ACCA, ICAN, etc)
An MBA will be an advantage
Experience,Skills & Competencies
Six (6) to Eight (8) years relevant work experience with at least three years in a supervisory role
Good Financial Modelling and Excel Skills
Strong analytical and research skills
Good understanding of the Telecoms environment
Good interpersonal and presentation skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Budgeting
Strategic Planning & Development
Industry Knowledge
Advanced Modelling
Analytical Thinking
Business Writing and Communication
Passion for Excellence
Integrity
Empowering people
Growing people
Team work
Customer Focus
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