Business / Finance Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a smart and strategic Business / Finance Analyst to help us expand our market footprint, who will be responsible for analyzing financial data, evaluating business performance, and providing insights that support strategic business and financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive reviews of Profit and Loss, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow statements to evaluate market trends.
• Conduct rigorous "Actual vs. Budget" investigations to identify the underlying operational drivers and the "why" behind financial fluctuations.
• Lead the end-to-end annual budgeting process and develop rolling monthly forecasts to align financial targets with strategic business goals.
• Execute sensitivity analysis and internal audits to identify financial and business risks and develop robust mitigation strategies.
• Forecast cash flow and working capital requirements to ensure optimal liquidity and support for ongoing operational growth.
• Financial Modeling.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or highly quantitative field.
• Proficiency in Excel (macros, VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and SQL. Experience with BI tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize intricate financial data into clear, high-level narratives for executive-level decision-making.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in Financial, business and data analysis.
• Knowledge and understanding of the oil and gas industry.
• CFA Certification and MBA will be an added advantage.
• MUST RESIDE IN PORT HARCOURT