Financial Controller in a Leading Diversified Consumer-focused Organisation

They are recruiting to fill the position below

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Lagos or Ibadan - Oyo

Job Description

• Optimise Finance Systems & Automation: Maximise the effectiveness of financial systems and finance technologies by driving automation, improving data integrity, and reducing manual processes across the finance function.
• Build a High-Performing Financial Control Team: Develop a capable, engaged, and high-performing team through effective leadership, performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
• Champion Continuous Improvement: Continuously enhance financial processes, reporting standards, and governance practices to improve efficiency, scalability, and operational excellence across the organisation.
• Deliver Best-in-Class Financial Reporting: Deliver accurate, timely, and IFRS-compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements that support executive decision-making, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder confidence.
• Provide Strategic Financial Insight: Deliver actionable financial analysis and business insights that support commercial decision-making, capital investments, operational improvements, and sustainable business growth.
• Ensure Regulatory & Audit Excellence: Achieve full compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements while delivering successful internal and external audit outcomes with minimal findings.
• Strengthen Financial Governance & Internal Controls: Maintain a robust internal control environment that safeguards organisational assets, minimises financial risk, and promotes a culture of accountability and financial discipline.
• Drive an Efficient Financial Close Process: Lead a disciplined financial close process that consistently meets agreed reporting timelines while improving speed, accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Professional Certification:

• Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification) or FMCG/Corporate Finance specialties are a distinct added advantage.

Experience Profile:

• At least 5 years' experience leading a Financial Control or Financial Reporting function.
• Prior experience in a Big Four Audit/Assurance firm will be an added advantage.
• Experience within Retail, FMCG, Manufacturing, or Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industries is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years' progressive experience in finance, financial reporting, or corporate accounting within a structured organization.