Business Planning & Performance Management Manager

Job Title: Business Planning & Performance Management Manager

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.

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)

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 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