Finance Manager Job at BanyanTree

BanyanTree is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Finance Manager

Job Location: Ikeja GRA, Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our re-engineering consultancy team is seeking to hire a Finance Manager that will analyze every day financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans.
• The goal is to enable the company’s executives to make sound business decisions and meet the company’s objectives.

Job Description

• Drive value within the business through margin enhancement, lowering costs and driving operational efficiencies
• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
• Develop and interpret databases and financial models
• Establish, monitor and achieve company financial goals
• Execute accurate reporting, enabling yourself to analyze options and make financial recommendations
• Maintain cash flow by reviewing banking activity and reconciling monthly reports
• Prepare and manage company budget to maximize revenue and identify potential areas of cost savings
• Manage relationships with bankers, auditors, and tax authorities
• Develop trends and projections for the firm’s finances.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
• Promote continual process improvements in specified budget areas
• Implement report production, productivity and quality standards
• Comply with federal, state, and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation, and maintaining compliance

Qualifications

• BS/MA Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA, ICAN or relevant will be considered a plus
• 6+ years’ financial management experience
• 5+ years’ experience in a leadership role
• Experience in the financial sector with previous possible roles such as financial analyst  
• Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns

Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Results-oriented and process-driven
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Proficient user of finance software
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles

Added Advantage:

• Experience as a Project Finance manager
• Work background in the Nigerian Civil Service

Remuneration
Net pay:  N150,000 - N250,000 / Month