Financial Data & Reporting Analyst
Summary
The Financial Data & Reporting Analyst will analyze large financial and operational datasets, perform reconciliations, and develop reports to support management decision-making. The role requires strong Excel proficiency and experience in financial or data analysis.
Job Title: Financial Data & Reporting Analyst
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Work Mode: Onsite
Experience: 3–6 years
Salary: ₦7.2 million – ₦9.6 million per annum + HMO, Pension and other benefits
About the Role
LN Outsourcing's client, a well-established business services organization supporting large corporate clients, is seeking a highly analytical Financial Data & Reporting Analyst to support Management by analyzing financial and operational information, performing reconciliations, reviewing data accuracy, and developing reports that improve business visibility and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze large financial and operational datasets for management insights
- Perform regular reconciliations across multiple data sources
- Review financial/operational information for accuracy and consistency
- Compare source information against processed data and investigate variances
- Develop exception and variance reports for Management
- Identify unusual trends and inconsistencies requiring review
- Support monthly financial and management reporting
- Assist with validation of schedules and supporting documentation
- Develop Excel-based analytical tools and templates
- Support automation of recurring reconciliation and reporting activities
- Develop dashboards and reports for monitoring key business indicators
- Work with Finance, HR, and Operations to resolve data discrepancies
- Perform periodic data-quality reviews
- Recommend improvements to reporting and data management processes
Requirements
- BSc/HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or related field
- Approximately 3–6 years' relevant professional experience
- Previous experience in accounting, finance, audit, reporting, reconciliation, or data analysis is desirable
- Experience with large financial/operational datasets is an advantage
- Progress towards ACA, ACCA, or ICAN is an added advantage
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookup functions, SUMIFS/COUNTIFS, Power Query, etc.)
- Knowledge of Power BI, SQL, Python, or ERP systems is an added advantage
Recruitment Process
- Shortlisted applicants will attend a physical practical Excel and data-analysis assessment at the office.
How to Apply
Send your CV to analystJobs@lnoutsourcing.ng, stating "Financial Data & Reporting Analyst" as the subject of the email.