Head of Finance (Manufacturing)

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Finance (Manufacturing)

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Finance and Accounts
Reporting to: Executive Director

Job Summary

• The Head of Finance will play a critical role in steering the financial and strategic direction of the organization. As a senior leadership position, the candidate will be responsible for establishing and overseeing the finance department, ensuring the organization’s financial health, and leading business development efforts.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Provide the directors an expert counsel on financial strategy to the executive team, aligning both short-term and long-term goals with the organisation objectives.
• Develop, monitor and evaluate overall corporate strategy with top management and managers of business units with emphasis on profitability, capital investment, good corporate governance to enhancing company’s corporate value.
• Lead capital structuring and funding strategies.
• Develop, implement and oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, risk management, and reporting.

Business Development and Growth:

• Lead commercial insight efforts, identifying growth opportunities to exceed business plan targets and drive profitability.
• Design and implement financial strategies that support the organization’s expansion and business development goals.
• Spearhead initiatives to identify new revenue streams and enhance financial performance.

Financial Analysis and Planning:

• Ensure that finance staff maintains financial record systems in accordance with Accounting Principles.
• Oversee complete Finance and Accounts activities, monthly financial consolidation, Budgeting, Risk Management, and internal Controls.
• Present reports with key financial metrics, variance analysis, and actionable insights for management.
• Present financial performance and KPIs to the Board of directors.

Budgeting & Financial Planning:

• Establish guidelines for annual & periodic budgets. Oversee budgeting and the implementation of budgets.
• Oversee long-term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with Group strategic plan.
• Assess Organizational performance against the budget and long-term strategic objectives.
• Monitor the use of all funds to ensure it is in accordance with budgetary goals.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management:

• Balance short-term financial concerns and pressures, such as managing cash flow/ liquidity, profitability, in line with long-term vision and sustainable organizational success.
• Collaborate with banks, financial institutions, and advisors to strengthen the firm’s financial position and expand access to growth capital.
• Oversee capital allocation, liquidity, and cash flow to ensure optimal deployment of financial resources across the firm’s portfolios and operations.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Promote accountability and performance culture between the departments.
• Supervise daily Financial and Accounting activities to ensure that Standard Operating Procedures are strictly followed by all units.
• Share strategic leadership responsibilities with other senior management team and ensuring the finance/account function supports the business at a strategic and operational level.

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance:

• Oversee internal and external audit processes.
• Manage relationships with tax authorities and regulators.
• Assure legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong business acumen and ability to influence at executive and board levels.
• Professional certification (ICAN/ ACA/ ACCA/ CPA/ CMA)
• 10 years of progressive experience in finance, with a strong focus on financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Proficiency in financial management software (mainly SAP, Tally, Microsoft Dynamics, ODOO..)
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Strong experience in Manufacturing is an added advantage.
• High integrity and ability to work under pressure.
• Deep understanding of Nigerian tax regulations, statutory compliance, and financial reporting standards.
• Strong experience in a managerial capacity.
• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.

Key Competencies:

• Strong decision-making skills.
• Detail-Oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• High integrity, strategic mindset, and a deep understanding of financial risk.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also important.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to details.