Company Overview
First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is Nigeria’s oldest and one of West Africa’s premier commercial banks, established in 1894 by Sir Alfred Jones as the Bank of British West Africa. Headquartered in Lagos and a key subsidiary of First HoldCo Plc, it provides a comprehensive range of retail, corporate, and wholesale financial services to over 43 million customers through more than 820 business offices and extensive agent networks across Nigeria, with international presence in the UK, several African countries, and a representative office in China. Renowned for its focus on financial inclusion, digital innovation, strong governance, and nation-building, FirstBank has played a central role in Nigeria’s economic development for more than 130 years.
First Bank of Nigeria Limited is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Offer: (NGN) – 0 / Monthly
Duties
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- Work closely with Business Unit Executives to provide financial insights that drive business performance and growth.
- Act as a consultant on major business initiatives, new products and enhancements, and other strategic projects.
- Support the development and execution of business strategies by assessing financial viability and forecasting outcomes.
- Challenge assumptions and provide independent advice to ensure that commercial decisions are financially sound and support long-term success.
- Establish and monitor performance targets for Business Units, aligning financial objectives with operational realities.
- Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual results and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Provide in-depth analysis to the business, highlighting areas of growth to ensure optimal performance in line with budget and other performance targets.
- Support cost optimization initiatives by evaluating expenditures and proposing efficiency improvements.
- Serve as a key point of contact between Finance and other business functions, ensuring seamless information flow.
- Assess financial risks associated with business decisions and recommend mitigating strategies.
- Ensure compliance with FirstBank Nigeria’s policies and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain a robust internal control environment and champion sound risk management practices.
- Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of finance-related processes and reporting.
- Champion the adoption of digital tools and automation to streamline financial analysis, planning, and reporting activities.
- Lead or participate in cross-functional projects aimed at driving operational excellence across the Bank.
- Review macroeconomic indices for the upcoming year and provide insights on local and international macroeconomic policies that may influence business performance.
- Review trends in charges, interest rates, and inflation rates for the upcoming year, and determine applicable rates for Business Unit products as part of the budgeting process.
- Drive the review and analysis of Business Unit and product data to monitor performance across channels, products, customer segments, and locations.
- Facilitate the timely annual budgeting exercise and support the Unit Head, Budgeting & Analytics, in ensuring adequate and efficient budgetary control.
- Maintain the security of all information entrusted to the staff.
- Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Business Partner Lead.
Requirements
Minimum Education:
- First Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Science, or Engineering.
- Master’s Degree and/or professional certification in Accounting or Finance (e.g., ACA, CFA, or other relevant professional qualifications).
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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