Finance Business Partner

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Work closely with Business Unit Executives to provide financial insights that drive business performance and growth.

• Act as a consultant on major business initiatives, new products and enhancements, and other strategic projects.

• Support the development and execution of business strategies by assessing financial viability and forecasting outcomes.

• Challenge assumptions and provide independent advice to ensure that commercial decisions are financially sound and support long-term success.

• Establish and monitor performance targets for Business Units, aligning financial objectives with operational realities.

• Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual results and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.

• Provide in-depth analysis to the business, highlighting areas of growth to ensure optimal performance in line with budget and other performance targets.

• Support cost optimization initiatives by evaluating expenditures and proposing efficiency improvements.

• Serve as a key point of contact between Finance and other business functions, ensuring seamless information flow.

• Assess financial risks associated with business decisions and recommend mitigating strategies.

• Ensure compliance with FirstBank Nigeria's policies and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain a robust internal control environment and champion sound risk management practices.

• Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of finance-related processes and reporting.

• Champion the adoption of digital tools and automation to streamline financial analysis, planning, and reporting activities.

• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects aimed at driving operational excellence across the Bank.

• Review macroeconomic indices for the upcoming year and provide insights on local and international macroeconomic policies that may influence business performance.

• Review trends in charges, interest rates, and inflation rates for the upcoming year, and determine applicable rates for Business Unit products as part of the budgeting process.

• Drive the review and analysis of Business Unit and product data to monitor performance across channels, products, customer segments, and locations.

• Facilitate the timely annual budgeting exercise and support the Unit Head, Budgeting & Analytics, in ensuring adequate and efficient budgetary control.

• Maintain the security of all information entrusted to the staff.

• Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Business Partner Lead.

JOB REQUIREMENT

MinimumEducation:

• First Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Science, or Engineering.

• Master's Degree and/or professional certification in Accounting or Finance (e.g., ACA, CFA, or other relevant professional qualifications).

MinimumEducation:

• First Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Science, or Engineering.

• Master's Degree and/or professional certification in Accounting or Finance (e.g., ACA, CFA, or other relevant professional qualifications).

Grade: SBO-DM