• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head of Finance



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate



• Experience 12 - 15 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Summary

• Provides strategic financial leadership to ensure strong financial governance, sustainable profitability, and regulatory compliance.


• The role oversees financial planning, treasury management, reporting, risk management, internal controls, and capital allocation to support business growth and operational stability.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Corporate Advisory:

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with corporate objectives.


• Provide financial modeling and analysis to support strategic decisions.


• Advise executive management and the Board on financial performance and risks.


• Evaluate investment opportunities and capital expenditure proposals.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Reporting;

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.


• Monitor financial performance against approved budgets.


• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of management accounts and statutory reports.


• Oversee compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Treasury & Working Capital Management:

• Manage liquidity, cash flow planning, and capital structure.


• Oversee banking relationships and funding arrangements.


• Optimize working capital and cost efficiency.

Risk Management & Internal Controls:

• Establish robust internal control frameworks.


• Implement financial governance policies and procedures.


• Oversee internal and external audits.


• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.

Cost Optimization & Profitability Management:

• Monitor cost structures and identify efficiency opportunities.


• Analyze revenue streams and margin performance.


• Provide financial insights to improve operational profitability.

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead and develop the finance team across the organization.


• Drive a culture of accountability, compliance, and high performance.


• Mentor senior finance managers and build succession pipelines.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree/HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field.


• Professional certification (ICAN, ACA, ACCA) required.


• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification preferred.


• 12–15 years progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.


• Experience in oil & gas, energy, or similar capital-intensive industry preferred.


• Strategic financial leadership


• Advanced financial analysis and forecasting


• Strong governance and compliance orientation


• Risk management expertise


• Executive presence and board-level reporting skills.