Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Company: First Bank of Nigeria Limited
Location: Lagos
Job ID: 1830
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Banking / Financial Services

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is Nigeria’s largest financial services institution by total assets and gross earnings. With more than 10 million customer accounts and over 750 branches, the Bank provides a broad range of retail and corporate financial services.

FirstBank also has an international presence through its subsidiaries and representative offices across the United Kingdom, France, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, The Gambia, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Senegal, South Africa, China and the United Arab Emirates.

The Bank is recruiting a Finance Business Partner to provide financial insights, strategic advice and performance analysis to support business growth and sound financial decision-making.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Business Unit Executives to provide financial insights that drive business performance and growth.
Act as a financial consultant on major business initiatives, new products, enhancements and strategic projects.
Support the development and execution of business strategies by assessing financial viability and forecasting outcomes.
Challenge assumptions and provide independent financial advice to support sound commercial decisions.
Establish and monitor performance targets for Business Units, aligning financial objectives with operational realities.
Analyse monthly, quarterly and annual results and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
Provide in-depth business analysis and identify growth opportunities in line with budgets and performance targets.
Support cost optimisation initiatives by evaluating expenditures and recommending efficiency improvements.
Serve as a key point of contact between Finance and other business functions.
Assess financial risks associated with business decisions and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with FirstBank policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
Maintain a robust internal control environment and promote sound risk management practices.
Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of finance processes and reporting.
Promote the use of digital tools and automation for financial analysis, planning and reporting.
Lead or participate in cross-functional projects aimed at improving operational efficiency across the Bank.
Review macroeconomic indices and local and international economic policies that may affect business performance.
Analyse trends in charges, interest rates and inflation rates to support budgeting and product pricing decisions.
Review Business Unit and product data across channels, products, customer segments and locations to monitor performance.
Facilitate the annual budgeting exercise and support effective budgetary control.
Maintain the security and confidentiality of all information entrusted to the staff.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Business Partner Lead.

Requirements

First Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Science or Engineering.
Master’s Degree and/or professional certification in Accounting or Finance, such as ACA, CFA or another relevant professional qualification.
Strong financial analysis and business partnering skills.
Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial performance and risk management.
Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work effectively with business leaders and cross-functional teams.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should Click here to apply online.

Application Closing Date: Not Specified.