Business Strategy and Finance Analyst at GVE Projects Limited

GVE Projects Limited is a leading distributed renewable energy solutions provider on a mission to end energy poverty in Africa through a business footprint that covers the design, sales, installation and maintenance of solar energy solutions for residential, commercial, industrial and rural off-grid or under-served communities across Nigeria.

Our solutions are tailored to reliably meet the electricity needs of our clients, resulting in energy cost reduction, improved efficiency and sustainability for which we have been recognized by the London Stock Exchange Group as one of the fastest-growing private companies in Sub-Saharan Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Strategy and Finance Analyst

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

What will you be doing?

• The Business Strategy and Finance Analyst Role is a very key role as the corporate outlook will dwell on the recommendations of the successful candidate.
• Our Business Strategy and Finance Analyst is responsible for developing and driving the organisational strategy, business analysis and financial planning, allowing the organisation to make well-informed commercial decisions.
• S/he will help determine targets for GVE and then prepare strategic plans to ensure that those targets are met.
• The goal involves analysing existing strategies and practices, identifying areas for improvement and developing innovative strategies related to the established goals.
• They may be specifically focused on areas like products development, marketing and expansion strategies.
• S/he will also be responsible for focusing on expanding revenue sources for their company.
• As Finance Analyst s/he should be able to determine the best use of resources to achieve business objectives.
• S/he will be expected to produce regular reports using financial data, and work collaboratively across the entire finance team to analyse business performance and strategy including allied documentation related to the targets and plans to reach those targets.
• S/he provides direction and helps motivate staff to work to implement new strategies and complete new projects.

In summary, the following points represent the key expectations of the management from a successful candidate:

• Determines cost of operations by establishing standard costs and collecting operational data.
• Identifies financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Guides cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; providing trends and forecasts; explaining processes and techniques; recommending actions.
• Improves financial status by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management.
• Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data hence ensuring revenue assurance and blocking possible financial losses.
• Maintains database by entering, verifying, and backing up data.
• Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes in methods and materials.
• Increases productivity by developing automated accounting applications and coordinating information requirements.
• Protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing relevant publications.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Analysing current and past financial data
• Looking at current financial performance and identifying trends to improve overall organisational productivity and diversification
• Preparing reports on the above information and communicating the insights of these reports to the wider business
• Consulting with the management team to develop long-term commercial plans
• Suggesting budgets and improvements based on the above information
• Exploring different investment opportunities
• Developing financial models and providing financial forecasts
• Developing initiatives and policies that may improve financial growth

Who are we looking for?

• Minimum of bachelors’ degree in Economics, Statistics, Accounting or related fields from a very reputable institution (Masters’ degree is a plus).
• 3+ years’ track record in developing business strategies and driving a business through organic growth using complex data analysis and manipulation techniques to drive recommendation.
• Experience with statistical analysis and financial forecasting.
• Attention to detail and the ability to identify data patterns.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Abreast of industry updates.
• Strong financing and working capital management acumen.
• Hands-on experience with IT-driven data analytics, finance and accounting management tools.
• A clearly evident capability built upon a long track record of integrity and professionalism that inspires trust and confidence from the senior leadership team and shareholders; ethics are never compromised.
• Ability and willingness to raise issues and drive resolution on topics, popular or unpopular, in the best interests of the company.
• A demonstrated, detail-oriented and principles first approach to problem-solving rather than reliance on industry heuristics. An ability to explain those principles to others.
• A willingness to prioritize building a cohesive company & culture over individual functional success.
• An excellent communicator, equally comfortable engaging with the executive management team.
• Demonstrated leadership in high-value negotiations in both win-win and win-lose scenarios with suppliers, partners, and customers, and government entities.

What We Offer

• A competitive remuneration, performance bonus and career development opportunities.
• Participation in a long-term incentive plan
• Full benefits package that includes medical insurance, paid vacation etc.
• Amazing work-life balance
• Being a member of a dynamic team of professionals driving global revolutionary change.

Application Closing Date
13th April, 2020.