The Group Financial Controller & Planning will be responsible for driving financial governance, financial planning and analysis, management reporting, budgeting, performance monitoring, and financial control across the Group and its subsidiaries. The role holder will provide strategic financial insight to support executive decision-making, improve financial visibility, strengthen reporting discipline, and drive performance accountability across the business. This role requires a commercially minded and analytically strong finance leader capable of operating effectively within a fast-paced and evolving financial services environment.
Job Details
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across the Group and subsidiaries
Develop robust financial models, scenario analysis, and business forecasts to support strategic decision-making
Monitor business performance against budgets, targets, and financial plans
Financial Reporting & Performance Management
Drive timely and accurate financial reporting across all business entities
Develop executive dashboards and performance reporting frameworks
Analyze financial and operational performance trends across subsidiaries
Identify business risks, financial gaps, and performance improvement opportunities
Support leadership with data-driven recommendations and commercial insights
Financial Governance & Control
Strengthen financial governance, internal controls, and reporting discipline across the Group
Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
Support audit readiness and financial control improvement initiatives
Improve financial transparency, accountability, and reporting integrity across subsidiaries
Monitor adherence to financial controls and escalation of control gaps where necessary
Strategic Business Support
Partner with subsidiary MDs and business leaders to support commercial and operational decision-making
Provide financial advisory support on strategic initiatives, investments, and business opportunities
Support business growth through performance visibility and financial insight
Contribute to institutional strengthening and operational effectiveness initiatives across the Group
Data Analytics & Reporting Automation
Drive reporting automation and optimization of financial dashboards
Leverage financial analytics and business intelligence tools to improve reporting visibility
Improve data quality, reporting efficiency, and management information systems (MIS)
Support the development of data-driven decision-making capability across the organization
Stakeholder Management & Leadership
Build strong working relationships with executive leadership, subsidiary MDs, auditors, and key stakeholders
Influence decision-making through strong analytical insight and executive communication
Provide leadership and direction to finance teams where applicable
Promote professionalism, accountability, and performance discipline within the finance function
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline
ACA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification required
MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage
Minimum of 8–12 years’ relevant experience in: Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Control, Business Finance, Performance Management, Strategic Finance
Experience within Financial services, Banking, Investment management and Holding company environments is strongly preferred.
Prior experience supporting executive leadership and Board-level reporting is an advantage.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Technical Competencies
Financial planning & analysis
Financial modeling
Budgeting & forecasting
Financial reporting
Business performance analysis
Data analytics & MIS reporting
Financial governance & controls
Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency
Behavioral Competencies
Strategic thinking
Commercial acumen
Strong analytical capability
Executive presence
High attention to detail
Strong communication and presentation skills
Accountability and professionalism
Ability to operate in a fast-paced and evolving environment
Strong stakeholder management and collaboration capability
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