Head of Finance in a Diversified Business Group

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• As the organization continues to drive strategic growth, strengthen operational capabilities, and expand its market footprint, it seeks to appoint an accomplished and commercially astute Head of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for driving financial performance, strengthening governance and internal controls, enhancing operational efficiency, and delivering financial strategies that support the Company's long-term growth objectives and overall business sustainability.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Business Partnership:

• Evaluate new business opportunities, investment proposals, strategic partnerships, and expansion initiatives from a financial perspective.
• Develop and implement the Company's financial strategy in alignment with its corporate objectives and growth plans.
• Drive financial sustainability through effective capital planning, resource allocation, and profitability improvement initiatives.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO, Executive Management, and the Board to support informed decision-making.

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Monitor financial performance against approved budgets and provide timely variance analysis with actionable recommendations.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, medium-term financial plans, and rolling forecasts.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic planning and investment decisions.
• Establish and monitor financial performance indicators across all business units.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management:

• Oversee treasury operations to ensure optimal liquidity and efficient working capital management.
• Monitor funding requirements and recommend appropriate financing solutions.
• Develop cash flow forecasts and implement strategies to optimize cash utilization.
• Manage banking relationships, financing arrangements, and debt obligations.

Financial Reporting & Performance Management:

• Support the preparation of board papers and presentations relating to financial performance.
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly management accounts and financial performance reports.
• Provide insightful financial analysis, dashboards, and key performance metrics to facilitate strategic decision-making.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and reliable financial reporting for Executive Management and the Board.

Investment & Corporate Finance:

• Conduct financial due diligence and investment analysis for prospective transactions.
• Assess the financial viability and commercial implications of investment opportunities.
• Review financial models, valuation reports, and investment memoranda.
• Support capital-raising initiatives and financing transactions.

Governance, Risk & Internal Controls:

• Establish and maintain robust financial controls, governance frameworks, and risk management processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure effective audit outcomes and timely implementation of recommendations.
• Identify financial risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Develop succession plans and identify opportunities for capability building within the finance function.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to the finance team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, continuous improvement, and high performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree (MBA, MSc Finance, or related field) will be an added advantage.
• Professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, ACA, CPA, or equivalent is mandatory.
• Minimum of 9–12 years' progressive professional experience, with at least 4 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter and CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.