{"id":68414,"date":"2018-12-05T15:25:13","date_gmt":"2018-12-05T14:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=68414"},"modified":"2018-12-05T15:30:43","modified_gmt":"2018-12-05T14:30:43","slug":"uac-nigeria-plc-career-opportunities-3-positions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/uac-nigeria-plc-career-opportunities-3-positions.html","title":{"rendered":"UAC Nigeria PLC Career Opportunities [3 Positions]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>UAC of Nigeria Plc. is a leading private sector enterprise with active participation in the development of the country since 1879. A diversified, food-focused company, UAC\u2019s operations span the foods, real estate, paints and logistics sectors of the economy. We are committed to building and developing our people towards realizing their full potentials.<\/p>\n<p>We are recruiting to fill the position below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Innovation Manager<br \/>\nLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0Nigeria<br \/>\n<strong>Reports to:<\/strong> General Manager-Marketing<\/p>\n<p><strong>Purpose of the Job<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To own and drive a compelling Innovation pipeline from ideation to commercialization by transforming our end to end innovation process, specifically ensuring the organization delivers the commercial step change in innovation implementation and execution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Job Accountabilities\/Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Takes ownership of new product launches from concept development to commercial launch.<\/li>\n<li>Takes the lead in preparing business cases for innovation and renovation.<\/li>\n<li>Responsible for crafting product development brief in liaison with respective Brand Managers.<\/li>\n<li>Responsible for driving through formula\/packaging optimization initiatives, in conjunction with Research &amp; Development, Regulatory Affairs, Brand teams, and Consumer Insights.<\/li>\n<li>Manages the communication and effective flow of information and approval systems associated with the innovation Process.<\/li>\n<li>Develops, shares and ensures effective use of best practice and common platforms relevant to product innovation.<\/li>\n<li>Prepares detailed work breakdown structure, financial budget and timelines for the project.<\/li>\n<li>Defines critical path of the project, anticipate potential obstacles.<\/li>\n<li>Ensures that timelines are kept, objectives are met &amp; key questions are answered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Person Specification\/Job Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A first degree or its equivalent<\/li>\n<li>At least 4 years in FMCG<\/li>\n<li>Must have driven Innovation end to end as a core function<\/li>\n<li>Great Project Management Skills<\/li>\n<li>Strong Influencing Skill<\/li>\n<li>Good Team player<\/li>\n<li>Strong Analytical Skills<\/li>\n<li>Critical thinking and problem solving skills<\/li>\n<li>Excellent organizational and time management skills<\/li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to persuasively sell ideas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Interested and qualified candidates should:<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uacnplc.com\/innovation-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Click here to apply<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title:\u00a0Consumer Insight &amp; Market Intelligence Manager<br \/>\nLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0Nigeria<br \/>\n<strong>Reports to:<\/strong> General Manager-Marketing<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To provide consumer, shopper and market insights; synthesizes multiple pieces of research and information into clear and compelling recommendations for the business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Job Accountabilities\/Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct category segmentation projects<\/li>\n<li>Conduct new bundles positioning tests.<\/li>\n<li>Carry out new products development research (ideas, concept, product, pack, pricing, etc).<\/li>\n<li>Conduct product optimization\/ formulation research.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain strong working relationship with relevant agencies.<\/li>\n<li>Support commercial team in the integrated commercial planning process by providing insights from brand health studies, usage and attitude studies, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure accurate market projections for target forecasting.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct retail audit.<\/li>\n<li>Keep abreast of competitor information.<\/li>\n<li>Carry out general market Intelligence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Person Specification\/Job Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A first degree or its equivalent<\/li>\n<li>At least 4 years in a research agency or FMCG<\/li>\n<li>Research as a core function<\/li>\n<li>Strong analytical and problem solving skills.<\/li>\n<li>Great networking skill<\/li>\n<li>Very detailed and research oriented<\/li>\n<li>Excellent communication and presentation Skills<\/li>\n<li>Strategic thinking<\/li>\n<li>Must possess an inquisitive and creative mind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Interested and qualified candidates should:<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uacnplc.com\/consumer-insight-market-intelligence-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Click here to apply<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title:\u00a0Financial Controller<br \/>\nLocation<\/strong>: Nigeria<br \/>\n<strong>Reports to:<\/strong> Finance Director<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nPurpose of the Job<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To gather, analyse and interprete operational data, market and customer indices, micro and macro environmental indices, financial information, industry trends and competitor data for effective business planning, management and investment decisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Job Accountabilities\/Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tracks corporate and financial performance indicators, reports variations and proposes remedial actions.<\/li>\n<li>Recommends improvements to management reports and formats including responsibilities, recipients and frequency of preparation.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluates business\/project proposals with comprehensive analysis of monetary impact on business.<\/li>\n<li>Reviews, benchmarks and updates defined operational and financial parameters\/performance indicators against which corporate and functional performances will be measured on an ongoing basis.<\/li>\n<li>Reviews new policies, regulations, International Financial Reporting standards (IFRS) and projecting the effects that the same could have on the company and its investments.<\/li>\n<li>Reviews analysis of information on production costs, test that all associated costs are captured\/allocated and identify trends for the purpose of financial planning and cost analysis.<\/li>\n<li>Identifies long-term financial implications of intended corporate projects\/initiatives and advise management.<\/li>\n<li>Reviews performance indices for the Group\u2019s products and perform trend analyses of the various performance indices to provide management with information for strategic decision making.<\/li>\n<li>Prepares monthly business review report for the Managing Director.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Person Specification\/Job Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A first degree or its equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Economics.<\/li>\n<li>5+years\u2019 experience in a managerial accounting position.<\/li>\n<li>Reputable manufacturing company with recognized professional accounting qualification (ACA, CPA, ACCA)<\/li>\n<li>Self-confidence and integrity,<\/li>\n<li>Leadership Skill<\/li>\n<li>Very good knowledge of business and financial modelling.<\/li>\n<li>Very good knowledge of business operations and strategy including cost components, business processes.<\/li>\n<li>Strong communication skills.<\/li>\n<li>Exceptional understanding of strategy and operations within UAC\u2019s operating industries.<\/li>\n<li>Superior analytical abilities, team working capabilities, and result oriented nature.<\/li>\n<li>Innovation, creativity and ability to think out of the box.<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in the use of office productivity tools including financial and business modelling application.<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in use of SAP ERP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Interested and qualified candidates should:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uacnplc.com\/financial-controller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to apply<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UAC of Nigeria Plc. is a leading private sector enterprise with active participation in the development of the country since 1879. 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