Officer, Planning & Performance

Job Summary

This role holder plays a critical role in driving financial performance and providing strategic support to various business units while working closely with stakeholders to enhance financial decision-making, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support the achievement of business objectives.

Job Details

• Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis and provide insights to support business strategies and decision-making processes.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and prepare regular forecasts, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and report on key financial metrics, providing variance analysis and recommendations for improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with operational teams to assess financial performance and identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue growth.
• Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, highlighting trends and providing actionable insights.
• Strategic Planning: Support long-term strategic planning initiatives by providing financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Compliance and Controls: Ensure adherence to financial regulations and internal controls, promoting best practices within the finance team.
• Project Support: Assist in financial due diligence for new projects, mergers, or acquisitions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, ICAN) required.
• 3-4 years' experience in financial analysis,  financial management or a related role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• HMO Coverage (Employee, spouse and 4 children)
• Daily Lunch
• Group Life Coverage 
• Employee Compensation Scheme (ECS)
• Industrial Training Fund (ITF) 
• Pension Scheme
• Leave Allowance 
• 13th Month pay 
• Paid - Time off – Annual Leave, study leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, sick leave, compassionate leave, examination leave.
• Long Service Award

About Company

Ardova PLC

www.ardovaplc.com

Ardova Plc is a Nigerian leading indigenous and integrated energy company involved in the distribution of petroleum products. With an extensive network of over 450 retail outlets in Nigeria and significant storage facilities in Apapa, Lagos and Onne, Rivers State, we procure and distribute petrol (PMS), diesel (AGO), kerosene (DPK) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Our services also involve the manufacturing and distribution of a wide range of quality lubricants from our oil blending plant in Apapa, Lagos. These lubricants include: Super V, Visco 2000 and Diesel Motor Oil. We are also the sole authorised distributor of Shell branded Helix Engine Oils in Nigeria.