Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Planning & Performance Management Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The role is responsible for overseeing budgeting, financial planning, and performance analysis to drive strategic decision-making at Dangote Cement Plc.
• It ensures optimal management of financial resources, compliance with regulatory requirements, and alignment with the company’s overall.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business planning guidelines and assumptions, providing strategic direction to budget holders.
• Lead the budgeting process, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with corporate objectives.
• Conduct first-level reviews and validation of budget submissions, identifying key variances and ensuring data integrity.
• Consolidate and present the group budget pack for approval by senior leadership.
• Track budget performance, revenue, and expenditures, highlighting significant deviations and recommending corrective actions.
• Conduct cash flow forecasting and debt optimization to enhance liquidity and financial efficiency.
• Drive internal and external benchmarking initiatives to assess performance against industry best practices.
• Analyze operational results across key business areas—Industrial Activities (Plants & Mines), Transport (Terrestrial & Maritime), Financial Performance (Financing & Transactional Costs), Tax Planning, and Back-Office Functions (Pan Africa).
• Prepare and review periodic and ad hoc business performance reports to support executive decision-making.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions while maintaining accountability and internal controls.
• Oversee Related Party Reporting for Nigeria Plants, ensuring full compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Manage Transfer Pricing policies and documentation in line with local and international regulations.
• Support the rollout and implementation of a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) IT solution for enhanced business performance tracking.
• Bridge financial and sustainability-related performance reporting, aligning with global standards such as GRI, TCFD, and European Taxonomy.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks to safeguard company assets and ensure long-term business sustainability.

KPIs
Minimum Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), business planning, performance management, or corporate finance within a large organization or multinational corporation.
• At least 5 years in a senior finance or strategy role with direct involvement in budgeting, financial reporting, and business performance management.

Industry Experience:

• Experience in the manufacturing, industrial, cement, or FMCG sector is highly desirable.
• Exposure to multi-country operations and group-level financial reporting is an advantage.

Key Requirements
Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution.

Preferred Qualification:

• Master’s Degree (e.g., MBA, MSc in Finance, Economics, or Business Analytics) is highly desirable.

Professional Certifications: Essential:

• Chartered Accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) certification
• Desirable Certification in Business Analytics or Data Analytics (e.g., CBAP, CFA-Financial Data Professional, FMVA)

Key Competencies & Skills:

• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, variance reporting, and strategic planning.
• Experience in managing cash flow forecasting, debt optimization, and treasury operations.
• Knowledge of transfer pricing, related party reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Hands-on experience with FP&A IT solutions, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), and data analytics tools.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with senior management to drive business performance.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.