Senior FP&A Analyst at GE Nigeria

Employment Nigeria 11-Feb-2016 LAGOS , Engineering Research and Analysis

GE is an advanced technology, services and capital company with the scale, resources and expertise to take on the world’s toughest challenges. Dedicated to innovation in the areas of energy, health, transportation and infrastructure, we’re committed to leadership, integrity, partnership and human progress.

GE businesses ranging from Aviation, Capital, Oil & Gas, Energy Management, Power and Water, Healthcare, Transportation and Home & Business Solutions have operations on the African continent. Major locations include Angola, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. Over 1300 employees are working in the region, creating local partnerships and providing solutions & services that supports Africa’s infrastructure and sustainable growth.

Job Title: Senior FP&A Analyst

Job Number: 2453641

Role Summary/Purpose

Provide the financial analysis for GO SSA team with the goal of driving base cost planning, analysis & system/process implementation as well as support the regional FP&A Manager.
Develop and implement key metrics to drive focus on cost control, simplification, expand the operating structure and rigor around key processes (BP, SII, OP) and analytics.
Build and continually enhance regional reporting capability within the region and in partnership with peers.

Essential Responsibilities

Monthly/Quarterly closing - lead monthly & quarterly closing process with centers and coordinate HQ reporting
Base cost analysis -coordinate base cost analysis, prepare risks & opportunities summaries for review with the regional GO ROL & FP&A Manager & report out actual performance vs. plan
Management pack -analyze and organize financial data appropriately and lead quarterly P&L review with GO ROL & function leaders
Cost center creation including CCL cost center, ME-LE-CC hierarchy, project dimension, ref ID - act as pivot point between centers and HQ in creating CCL/Project dimension and ref ID's; maintain and update cost center consolidated list
Ownership of pacing closing items - work closely with Ops & Controllership to regularly pace the P&L for the quarter to plan & on a daily basis during closing. Provide analysis of Variable OM to GO FP&A manager, drive corrections with centers to ensure all costs are billed to business and report out on status to HQ
Base cost planning - own planning sessions including OP, SII, BP’s & support short/long range financial and business plans. Ensure planning cycle and reporting requirement deadlines are met.
Provide pre-quarter estimate for HQ - prepare pre-quarter estimates that are grounded on actuals and up-to-date business decisions.
Ad-hoc report for HQ, ROL & GO pillar leaders … provide variance analysis and ad-hoc reports as required by HQ, function leaders, etc.
Post mortem - drive post mortem after closings to drive improvements at the local/global level.
Perform monthly headcount reconciliation
Ensure complete and accurate accrual booking and regular review of aging.
Managing all aspects relating to the implementation of reporting tools; automating and simplifying processes to increase productivity and interest of the role

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor in Accounting/ Finance / Economics or equivalent studies (Finance related Master’s Degree preferred)
Minimum 8 years' hands on experience relevant to the tasks listed in the essential responsibilities.
English language skills essential
Strong analytic mindset
Strong Excel proficiency
Adaptable/flexible: open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or ambiguous situations
A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required, please indicate completion dates clearly on your resume (FOR NIGERIANS ONLY)
Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any legal restriction in country where the role is based.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Desired Characteristics:

Must be self-motivated & goal driven Must work independently towards meeting strategic objectives set by the regional FP&A manager
Good ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
Strong analytical ability and eye for detail
Ability to manage multiple / conflicting priorities
Ability to present data in a simple and clear format, and adapt style to the audience
Solid Understanding of accounting principles

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