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Financial Analyst
About this role
Dame Chops & Events in Lagos is looking for a Financial Analyst to join their team for full-time work. The role involves analysing financial data, creating reports and forecasts, developing financial models, and advising on cost reduction and strategic decisions. The position supports management with long-term planning and process improvements within the finance function. The employer operates in catering, event management, and related services, including indoor/outdoor catering and various events. The role is based in Ikeja, Lagos and targets candidates with a background in finance or economics who can handle financial analysis and reporting.
What you would do
- Consolidate and analyse financial data such as budgets and income statement forecasts.
- Provide recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance.
- Prepare and summarise data to produce reports on financial status and risks.
- Develop financial models and conduct benchmarking and process analyses.
- Conduct business studies on past, current and comparative performance to build forecast models.
- Identify trends and advise on actions based on analysis to senior analysts.
- Track actual results against forecasts and determine financial status.
- Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data.
- Stay updated on developments in the finance field and apply relevant knowledge.
- Influence long-term and strategic decision making with management and drive process improvements.
What they are asking for
- HND or BSc in Finance, Economics or related fields.
- Proven work experience as a Finance Analyst.
- Proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software.
- Hands-on experience with statistical analysis and packages.
- Strong presentation, reporting and communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial forecasting, corporate finance and information analysis.
- Well informed on current financial subjects, accounting, tax laws, money market and business environments.
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