Job Title: Business Analyst
Location: Ilupeju, Lagos Nigeria
Reporting To (Job Title): Finance Planning Manager
Type of position: Permanent
Organisation: GlaxoSmithKline – GSK Nigeria
Job Purpose/Scope:
• The Business Analyst is an important finance partnering role in the organisation, working with key commercial stakeholders to drive the strategy for the business.
• The role covers both Nigeria and West African Markets.
• The role will help support the business through channel, product and customer investment analysis, as well as driving key initiatives such as working and profitability performance management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Management:
• Represent Finance for all decision relating to brands
• Evaluate costs through the supply Chain and drive down costs
P&L Management:
• Responsible for the P& L for the category and its various elements
• Evaluate business performance against budget and forecasts
• Review, monitor and highlight variances, investigating exceptions and facilitating corrective action
Budgeting & Forecasting:
• Budgeting & Forecasting process for West Africa Consumer Healthcare operations
• Plan Strategies and methodologies for the process to ensure effective implementation
• Prepare analyse and submit monthly, quartely and annual forecasts
• Play a keey role in the profit reviews
External Reporting:
• Ensure Timely submission & Own accuracy of the content of all monthly, quarterly and Annual submissions of P& L
• Ensure compliance to international Finance Reporting Standards(IFRS)
Qualifications & Experience:
• First Degree in Accounting, Economics, Banking & Finance or Business Admin
• Strong JD Edward /SAP exposure
• Working knowledge of IFRS
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suit
• Analytical & Problem Solving skills
• minimum of 7-8years FMCG experience
In addition the candidate must posses ACA/ACCA professional qualification
• Competencies Strong leadership and Influencing skills
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Must be able to handle sensitivity/confidentiality levels appropriately
• Analytical mind
• Customer focus and sense of urgency
• Ability to see macro scenarios and beyond numbers
Application Link: GlaxoSmithKline Nigeria Job for Distribution Manager (http://u.theinfostrides.com/Vk9yo)
Deadline: 08 May 2012.
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