Business / Finance Analyst

Job Description 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

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