Senior Controller

Job Summary
The Senior Controller plays a key role in supporting financial planning, cost governance, and performance management in Dangote Fertilizer Ltd. The role ensures transparency, accountability, and alignment with strategic goals through robust business controlling practices. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Cost Governance
•  Develop and enforce cost control policies and procedures in alignment with companys standards.
•  Monitor actuals vs. budget/forecast; conduct variance analysis to highlight trends and cost drivers.
•  Partner with cost centers and budget owners to ensure cost efficiency and compliance.
•  Conduct cost-benefit analysis and scenario modeling to support investment and cost optimization decisions

Performance Management
•  Define and track key financial and operational KPIs to measure performance at Dangote Fertilizer Ltd
•  Prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports with clear insights and recommendations.
•  Support the development of performance dashboards, scorecards, and profitability analysis tools.
•  Facilitate regular performance reviews and support the creation of management cockpits

Business Controlling
•  Coordinate the planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles
•  Provide commercial and financial insights to business units to support decision-making.
•  Drive alignment across operations, procurement, and commercial teams to meet financial targets
•  Support initiatives to improve MIS utilization and drive financial transparency and accuracy.

Key Requirements

Education and Work Experience

•  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CMA, CPA) is a plus.

•  5-7 years of experience in a controlling, FP&A, or business finance roles preferable in a multinational or matrixed environment.

Functional Competencies

•  Strong financial acumen with practical experience in budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
•  Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP FI/CO, BPC) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
•  Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
•  Strong analytical thinking with the ability to interpret complex data, identify patterns, and develop actionable insights that support financial and operational decision-making.
•  Proven ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional and matrixed teams, fostering cooperation, mutual respect, and alignment toward common goals.