MTN Nigeria is looking suitable qualified to recruit a Business and Budget Planning Manager for its Network Group department. This position is based Lagos, Nigeria. The job holder will report to the Senior Manager, Network Financial control.
Role Summary:
- Understanding the telecom industry as well as future developments to be taken into account by assessing the impact on MTNN business plan.
- Interdepartmental collaboration with various units in NWG to obtain input for Opex and Capex quarterly forecast.
- Seek input from marketing to develop Network Group budget and business plan and strategy.
- Embark on extensive research in mining data from current operational realities and impact analysis on business plan forecast.
- Business strategy development and implementation.
- Manage the entire process of preparation, production and submission of NWG annual budget.
- Liaise with marketing department to obtain marketing inputs that drive NWG budget process.
- Manage the Budget and Business planning team and provide leadership on an on going basis.
- Manage the development, implementation and control of NWG budget design and business plan processes in line with organizational requirements.
- Prepare NWG quarterly Capital expenditure board papers for MTN Nigeria board approval.
- Provision of input into the development of MTNN business Plan.
- Responsible for managing the overall preparation, design and coordination of NWG annual budget and 10 year business plan forecast based on the set NWG rollout/build objective
- Identify developmental activities for divisional staff and assist them in building new skills
- Coach and mentor direct reports on job.
- Conduct performance reviews as per the company policy.
- Prepare and circulate monthly report of Network KPIs (Actual vs Budget).
- Review monthly actual expenditure in line with budget assumption to facilitate quarterly Opex and Capex forecast.
- Analyse the assumptions used in the Business Plan to ensure an appreciable level of predictability and to reduce unexpected results.
Candidates should have following requirements for this position:
1st degree in Accounting or Economics or related area of study
A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
MBA is desirable.
Eight years working experience including;
Minimum of 5 years consistent work experience covering similar functions in multinational Manufacturing or Telecommunication companies.
Minimum of 2years in managerial roles in multinational industry, previous experience in a senior management role is an added advantage.
Experience in a large GSM Network roll out environment would be a distinct advantage.
Experience in market/industry research data mining competence.
Conditions:
Normal MTN N working conditions. Extended working hours. International and Local travel as required.
Deadline:
Only online application will be accepted via MTN website www.mtnonline.com. The last date for online submission of application is Feb/22/2012
How to apply?
If you are interested in Business and Budget Planning Manager at MTN, visit on http://careers.mtnonline.com/mtncareers/vacancies.asp?deptid=9&id=1940 for apply it.
