Financial Planning Analyst

Ischus Consulting

Accounting, Auditing & Finance

Job Title: Financial Planning Analyst

Industry: Oil Services

Location: Port Harcourt

Job type: Full time (On-site)

Job Summary

Our client is a reputable oil services company supporting upstream and midstream operations across Nigeria's energy landscape. As the organization continues to grow and enhance operational efficiency, they seek a detailed-driven Financial Planning Analyst who will play a crucial role in driving the organization's financial planning and analysis function, with a focus on budget preparation, forecasting, variance analysis, and ERP-based financial modelling. The role will ensure that management and the board have timely, accurate, and insightful information to support strategic decision- making.

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Support the annual budget preparation process, consolidating inputs across departments into a single

financial plan.

• Develop rolling forecasts (monthly/quarterly) reflecting business realities, cash flow requirements, and

project priorities.

• Partner with operations, procurement, and project managers to validate assumptions and ensure

ownership of budget figures.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Conduct variance analysis of actuals vs. budget/forecast, highlighting risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.

• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and board review.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend improvements.

ERP & Process Optimization

• Work closely with the ERP (Dynamics 365) team to ensure the budget and planning modules are fully

configured and optimised.

• Develop financial models and templates within ERP and Excel to improve planning accuracy.

• Document processes, prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs), and train finance users on planning tools.

Strategic Support

• Provide scenario and sensitivity analyses to guide management on strategic decisions (e.g., pricing, cost optimisation, capital allocation).

• Assist in long-term financial planning, including project and capital expenditure analysis.

• Liaise with Treasury, Procurement, and Project Finance teams to ensure alignment between budgets and actual funding flows.
  

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; master's degree or MBA is an added advantage.

• Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CFA, CIMA) preferred.

• 5+ years' experience in financial planning, budgeting, or corporate finance.

• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and financial modelling proficiency.

• Experience with ERP systems (Dynamics 365 preferred).

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV to [email protected] using " Financial Planning Analyst" as subject of the mail. Applications should be sent in by August 24th, 2025.

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