Financial Analyst

A top employer is now accepting applications for this role. REPORTS TO: Chief Finance Officer DEPARTMENT: Finance & Accounts Position Overview: Our client is a manufacturing company based in Nnewi, Anambra State, seeking to hire a Financial Analyst to support the finance department and management through in-depth financial analysis, modelling, and reporting. The role involves analysing financial and operational data to evaluate performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights that drive business decisions, improve profitability, and support strategic planning within a cable manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities: - Analyse monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) to track performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods. Prepare variance analysis reports with explanations for management review. - Develop and maintain complex financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and scenario analysis for new projects or business initiatives. - Conduct detailed product line, customer segment, and project profitability analysis. Investigate cost drivers and work with the costing team to understand manufacturing variances. - Assist in preparing board packs, investor presentations, and monthly management reports, translating financial data into clear, insightful commentary. - Evaluate the financial viability of proposed capital investments (new machinery, plant upgrades) by preparing investment appraisals, including NPV, IRR, and payback period calculations. - Support in gathering and analysing market data and competitor financials to benchmark company performance and identify industry trends. - Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, and data integrity within the finance function. - Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as requested by management to support strategic decision-making. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS/BACKGROUND - A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree/HND in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or Statistics. - Certifications on CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), FRM (Financial Risk Manager), or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is an added advantage. - Technical skills on Financial modelling, valuation techniques, Excel, Power BI, Bloomberg Terminal. - Ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and make forecasts. - Must be able to evaluate investment opportunities and risks. - At least 2 years proven track record of finance analysis build-up.