Financial Planning & Analysis Officer

• Leads the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.

• Works closely with department heads to collect, analyze, and challenge budget assumptions.

• Prepares rolling forecasts based on market conditions and internal performance metrics.

• Analyzes monthly financial results, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Delivers insightful reports and dashboards for senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Provides scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to assess risk and opportunities.

• Supports the development of long-term strategic plans and initiatives.

• Partners with operational teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.

• Conducts investment appraisals and ROI analysis for new projects or business cases.

• Builds and maintains dynamic financial models to evaluate business initiatives.

• Performs profitability and margin analysis by product, region, or business line.

• Ensures adherence to internal controls, financial policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Supports internal and external audits with relevant documentation and analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field.

• 4+ years of experience in Financial and Cost Accounting or as a Financial Planning and Analysis Officer.

• Partly Qualified with ICA (Ghana) or CIMA.

• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, accounting software and ERP systems. Proficiency in Power BI/Tableau would be an added advantage.

• Have a basic understanding of managerial and financial accounting principles.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong experience with business process modeling and data analysis.

• Have high attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

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