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’s 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Innovation Manager

Location: Nigeria

Reports to: General Manager-Marketing

Purpose of the Job

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.

Job Accountabilities/Key Responsibilities

Takes ownership of new product launches from concept development to commercial launch.

Takes the lead in preparing business cases for innovation and renovation.

Responsible for crafting product development brief in liaison with respective Brand Managers.

Responsible for driving through formula/packaging optimization initiatives, in conjunction with Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Brand teams, and Consumer Insights.

Manages the communication and effective flow of information and approval systems associated with the innovation Process.

Develops, shares and ensures effective use of best practice and common platforms relevant to product innovation.

Prepares detailed work breakdown structure, financial budget and timelines for the project.

Defines critical path of the project, anticipate potential obstacles.

Ensures that timelines are kept, objectives are met & key questions are answered.


Job Title: Consumer Insight & Market Intelligence Manager

Location: Nigeria

Reports to: General Manager-Marketing

Job Description

To provide consumer, shopper and market insights; synthesizes multiple pieces of research and information into clear and compelling recommendations for the business.

Job Accountability / Key Responsibilities

Conduct category segmentation projects

Conduct new bundles positioning tests.

Carry out new products development research (ideas, concept, product, pack, pricing, etc).

Conduct product optimization/ formulation research.

Maintain strong working relationship with relevant agencies.

Support commercial team in the integrated commercial planning process by providing insights from brand health studies, usage and attitude studies, etc.

Ensure accurate market projections for target forecasting.

Conduct retail audit.

Keep abreast of competitor information.

Carry out general market Intelligence.


Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Nigeria

Reports to: Finance Director

Job Accountabilities/Key Responsibilities

Tracks corporate and financial performance indicators, reports variations and proposes remedial actions.

Recommends improvements to management reports and formats including responsibilities, recipients and frequency of preparation.

Evaluates business/project proposals with comprehensive analysis of monetary impact on business.

Reviews, benchmarks and updates defined operational and financial parameters/performance indicators against which corporate and functional performances will be measured on an ongoing basis.

Reviews new policies, regulations, International Financial Reporting standards (IFRS) and projecting the effects that the same could have on the company and its investments.

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.

Identifies long-term financial implications of intended corporate projects/initiatives and advise management.

Reviews performance indices for the Group’s products and perform trend analyses of the various performance indices to provide management with information for strategic decision making.

Prepares monthly business review report for the Managing Director.


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