Manager Business Planning and Analysis – Finance Trust Bank (FTB)

About Finance Trust Bank (FTB)

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management reports for senior leadership.
• Analysing:
  • Balance sheet performance
  • Profit and loss statements
  • Actual versus budget performance
  • Forecasts
  • Financial trends
  • Key financial ratios
• Providing branch-level and consolidated financial analysis.
• Preparing monthly Board Finance Reports.
• Analysing key performance indicators (KPIs) and providing insights for strategic decision-making.

2. Business Planning and Budget Management

• Participating in preparation of the bank’s strategic business plan.
• Coordinating preparation of annual operational and capital budgets.
• Ensuring budgets align with Finance Trust Bank policies and strategic objectives.
• Monitoring implementation of approved budgets.
• Preparing detailed budget variance reports for:
  • Capital expenditure
  • Operational expenditure
  • Branch performance
  • Cost centres
• Coordinating budget reviews requested by management and the Board.

3. Cost Management and Revenue Assurance

• Establish cost accounting systems aligned with management accounting principles.
• Monitor operating costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Support creation of a low-cost operating environment.
• Conduct product costing and pricing analysis.
• Identify profitable and loss-making products.
• Recommend solutions to improve product performance.
• Ensure revenue assurance by monitoring transaction fees and income collections.
• Conduct reviews to identify possible revenue leakages.

4. Business Performance Monitoring

• Preparing branch monthly performance reports.
• Tracking financial and operational performance indicators.
• Providing business insights to internal stakeholders.
• Supporting management decisions through data-driven analysis.
• Evaluating projects and investment opportunities.

5. Banking System and Transaction Authorisation

• Authorise transactions within the core banking system.
• Provide backup authorisation for RTGS transactions.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls.

6. Team Leadership and Supervision

• Directly supervising:
  • Senior Accountant
  • Accountants
• Providing guidance, coaching, and performance support.
• Promoting teamwork, accountability, and professional standards.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting) or related field.
• Professional qualification such as:
  • ACCA
  • CPA
  • Equivalent accounting qualification

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a reputable organisation.
• Experience in:
  • Financial analysis
  • Budget preparation
  • Management reporting
  • Business planning
  • Cost management

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Excellent budgeting and forecasting abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to interpret financial statements.
• Strong business intelligence and reporting skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships across departments.
• Strong decision-making skills under uncertain conditions.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Commitment to Finance Trust Bank values.

Salary Expectations

Benefits of Working with Finance Trust Bank

• Opportunity to work with a growing financial institution.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Exposure to banking operations and strategic finance.
• Experience in financial planning and business analytics.
• Collaborative professional environment.

Career Growth Opportunities

• Head of Finance
• Financial Controller
• Head of Business Intelligence
• Chief Finance Officer (CFO)
• Strategy and Planning Director
• Senior Banking Executive

How to Apply

• Application letter
• Updated CV
• Academic documents
• Salary expectation
• Contact details of three referees (including the most recent employer)

Interview Preparation Tips

• Experience preparing financial reports for management.
• Examples of successful budgeting and cost-control initiatives.
• Financial analysis techniques used to support decision-making.
• Experience analysing profitability and business performance.
• Experience working with banking systems.
• Approaches used to improve revenue assurance.
• Leadership experience managing finance teams.

CV Tips for Applicants

• Financial planning and analysis experience.
• Budget preparation and monitoring achievements.
• Management reporting skills.
• Excel and financial modelling abilities.
• Cost optimisation projects.
• Banking or financial services experience.
• Strategic decision-support contributions.
• Team leadership experience.