Finance Manager

Job title : Finance Manager jobs in Lagos Job Location : Lagos Deadline : May 18, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Overview

• As a Finance Manager, you will be responsible for managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning to ensure the company's financial operations are efficient, effective, and aligned with its objectives.

• Develop and maintain financial models to analyze and forecast company performance.
• Prepare budgets, financial reports, and variance analysis to support decision-making processes.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on financial analysis.
• Track expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement budget controls as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines and financial regulations.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Conduct financial audits and coordinate with external auditors to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Communicate financial results to stakeholders, including management, investors, and board members.
• Manage cash flow by forecasting cash needs and optimizing cash balances.
• Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable to ensure timely collections and payments.
• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and budgets. Analyze financial performance against key metrics and provide insightful recommendations to optimize results.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with senior management to formulate strategic plans and initiatives based on financial insights. Provide guidance on financial implications of business decisions.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA, ACCA or CPA preferred.
• 7 - 10 years of experience in finance, with a proven track record in financial management and analysis preferably in FMCG sector
• Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and financial software/systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to collaborate effectively across departments.