Salary:
JOB DESCRIPTION: FINANCIAL BUSINESS ANALYST
Sector: Consumer Finance
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Grade Level: Grade 7
Report to: FP&A, Manager
Career Level: Min 5 years of work experience.
ABOUT PAGA
Paga is on a mission to enable one billion Africans and millions of SMEs to pay, preserve hard-earned
income, participate in global trade, and purchase goods and services at home and abroad. We have built a
multicurrency, cloud-based payments and financial services engine that leverages multiple business services
built on the same best-in-class infrastructure to serve the ecosystem through three businesses - Paga Engine
(Enterprise B2B - www.pagaengine.com); Paga (Consumer - www.Paga.com); and Doroki (SME Retail -
www.doroki.com). Paga has three licenses with the Central Bank of Nigeria mobile money, international
remittance, and a microfinance bank. Paga is headquartered out of the United Kingdom and has operating
entities in Nigeria, United States, and Ethiopia. Founded in 2009, Paga now serves millions of users and
businesses across Africa and beyond.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Analyst with track record of insightful andprescriptive analysis of business operation and performance. Ability to interact with Big Dataand innovative and dynamic approach to analysis.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analysis of business unit performance identifying deep lying drivers (primary andsecondary)
- Collaborate with business unit data analyst to evaluate impact of initiatives onperformance
- Prepare Cash based and non-Cash based P&L to determine profitability by Unit andby Country
- Deliver actionable insights and analytical support to address complex financial questions and challenges from business teams.
- Generate precise ad-hoc financial reports as requested by the FP & A Manager tosupport various initiatives.
- Keep track of outlier events and assess impact of business results
- Maintain monthly unit economics report by product and business line
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial modeling and Excel. Knowledge of macroswould be an added advantage.
- Analytical Skills: Strong quantitative and analytical abilities to interpret financial dataand trends.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to workeffectively with internal teams and external partners.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managingtreasury functions and reporting.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to assess complex financial situations and developstrategic solutions.
- Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and manage a smalltreasury team.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. A mastersdegree or relevant certification (e.g. FMVA) is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related role.
- Advanced computer software skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and otheraccounting packages.
- Must have completed the mandatory NYSC.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on grounds of colour, race, nationality, religion, age, ethnic origin, disability, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation in our employment practices.