Description:

• The Senior Controller plays a key role in supporting financial planning, cost governance, and performance management in Dangote Fertilizer Ltd.
• The role ensures transparency, accountability, and alignment with strategic goals through robust business controlling practices.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Cost Governance:

• Develop and enforce cost control policies and procedures in alignment with companys standards.
• Monitor actuals vs. budget/forecast; conduct variance analysis to highlight trends and cost drivers.
• Partner with cost centers and budget owners to ensure cost efficiency and compliance.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and scenario modeling to support investment and cost optimization decisions.

Performance Management:

• Define and track key financial and operational KPIs to measure performance at Dangote Fertilizer Ltd
• Prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports with clear insights and recommendations.
• Support the development of performance dashboards, scorecards, and profitability analysis tools.
• Facilitate regular performance reviews and support the creation of management cockpits.

Business Controlling:

• Coordinate the planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles
• Provide commercial and financial insights to business units to support decision-making.
• Drive alignment across operations, procurement, and commercial teams to meet financial targets
• Support initiatives to improve MIS utilization and drive financial transparency and accuracy.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CMA, CPA) is a plus.
• 5-7 years of experience in a controlling, FP&A, or business finance role, preferably in a multinational or matrixed environment.

Functional Competencies:

• Strong financial acumen with practical experience in budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP FI/CO, BPC) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to interpret complex data, identify patterns, and develop actionable insights that support financial and operational decision-making.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional and matrixed teams, fostering cooperation, mutual respect, and alignment toward common goals.

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