General Manager (Business Operations & Commercial Leadership) Job

Unocasa - Our client, a leading financial card manufacturing company, is recruiting suitbale candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: General Manager (Business Operations & Commercial Leadership)

Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The General Manager will provide overall leadership and direction across all business functions, including operations, production, finance, sales & marketing, procurement, HR, and administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the CEO in executing the company’s strategic vision
• Drive organisational transformation and process optimisation
• Establish strong performance management systems
• Oversee production, operations, and supply chain functions
• Improve efficiency, cost management, and resource utilisation
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards
• Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and cost control
• Lead and mentor department heads across all functions
• Manage relationships with clients, vendors, regulators, and partners.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of senior leadership experience (preferably in Manufacturing, FMCG, Industrial, or Financial Services Support)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field
• MBA or relevant professional certification (an added advantage)
• Proven experience managing multi-functional business operations
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Demonstrated ability to scale or restructure businesses
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capability.