About the role

The Business Analyst will support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting while conducting detailed variance analysis and performance reporting. They will also act as a liaison between departments to drive process improvements and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards.

What they look for

Financial Analysis Budgeting Forecasting Management Information Systems SQL Variance Analysis Trend Reporting KPI Tracking Financial Modeling Data Validation Performance Management Customer Profitability Analysis Internal Controls Regulatory Compliance Microsoft Office Suite

Requirements

Candidates must hold a first degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Science, or Engineering, along with a professional certification or Master's degree. A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in MIS, finance, or accounting is required, alongside proficiency in SQL and Microsoft Office.

Full description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the Finance Business Partner in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for various business units.

Conduct detailed financial analysis, variance analysis, and trend reporting to inform business performance and identify improvement opportunities.

Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.

Collaborate with business units to gather, validate, and document financial and operational data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Identify, recommend, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) in line with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Develop business cases and financial models to support new initiatives, product launches, or strategic projects.

Support in facilitating financial review meetings, preparing presentations and supporting documentation as needed.

Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and regulatory standards applicable to the Nigerian banking sector.

Act as a liaison between finance, IT, risk, and other support departments to resolve issues and drive process improvements.

Participate in special assignments and ad hoc projects as directed by the Finance Business Partner and Head of Finance.

Identify and collate appropriate data for scorecard generation

Cascade the business unit’s budget to the the groups, teams, desks and relationship managers

Prepare customer profitability analysis for RMs on request.

Track performance effectively.

Generate and communicate scorecards to End-Users

Assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from Scorecards, MIS, Expense control, Budget of these groups

Facilitate robust performance dialogues.

Facilitate enlightenment/training sessions on scorecards and other Performance Initiatives.

Maintain the Security of all Information entrusted to the staff.

Any other responsibilities as may be assigned by Business Partner

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

First Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Science or Engineering.
Master’s Degree/Professional certification in Accounting or Finance (ACA, CIBN or similar professional qualifications).

Experience

Experience in MIS (Management Information System).
Proficiency in Microsoft office suite and leading analytics tools, SQL, etc.
Experience in Finance or Accounting.
Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience, in MIS, Finance, Forecasting, budgeting or finance role