KPMG Nigeria - Our client is a foreign own conglomerate in Nigeria. In line with its desire to ensure that key roles are filled by the best talent with the requisite skills and experience, our client seeks to recruit an experienced individual to fill the role of:
Job Title: Managing Director
Location: Lagos
Overview
He/She will have full responsibility of the operations and all aspects of the business, including sales and marketing, finance, operations (supply chain, business units.) and human resources.
Responsibility will include developing appropriate short, medium and long term strategies to not only protect market share, but to grow the business through the development of new products and business diversification. Deliver budgeted growth in revenue and profitability.
Assuming full accountability to the EVC/CEO for all company operations.
Detailed Job Description/Accountabilities
Overall responsibility of operations & financial performance of the Company
Coordinate operations of various business units in order to achieve consistent growth & profitability
Direct & coordinate the development and achievement of monthly, annual and long term strategic plans, as well as operational/lean improvement initiatives related to the cost, efficiency, waste, safety, quality, and environmental management
Manage assets, facilities, and capital to ensure long term profitability and viability
Ensure that the operating objectives and standards of performance are not only understood but owned by the management and other employees
Closely monitoring the operating and financial results against plans and budgets
Identify opportunities, integrating & implementing comprehensive business plans across the group
Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement by planning cost-effective operations and market development activities
Communicate and maintain trust relationships with employees, business partners and authorities
Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of executives providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance
Develop and execute established profitable growth strategy
Control of all operational aspects including; revenue growth, profit, operations & production, quality, product development, health & safety, financial reporting and compliance across all environmental & legal requirement
Maintain a thorough understanding of the market, trends and commercial opportunities that the business could exploit
Drive operational performance, ensuring the assets are utilised in a cost efficient manner
Maintain and develop a consistent product development pipeline with automotive OEM's supported by quality and efficiency throughout the operations
Build a strong team of motivated professionals
Provide the company and employees with a clear vision for future achievements
Build the company public profile through networking, conferences, and speaking engagements
Maintain relationship with the Board of Directors and external stakeholders with high credibility and integrity
Ensure prudent management of resources by presenting transparent financial results to
EVC/CEO on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis
Safeguard and ensure the integrity of all assets of the organization
Lead multiple teams through cultural transformation, business reengineering process efforts of varying size and complexity
Promote a culture of high standards, expectations and continuous improvement that values and empowers staff
Encourage team members to maximise their potential through continuous learning whilst challenging and dealing with under performance
Develop and nurture a dynamic and competent workforce through a robust performance driven culture
Implement Board decisions efficiently and effectively and keep the Board informed of all strategic aspects of business
Person Specification
Preferably B.Sc in Commercial, Technical or Accounting discipline and MBA
Appropriate experience for at least 10 years managing a reputable large sized conglomerate or FMCG business with full responsibility for all functions of the business
Board experience
Possesses a broad breadth of business acumen and seasoning that enables good business judgment and risk assessment
Strong leader, agent of change, and outstanding business thinker with a demonstrated record of understanding the controls, process, costs, margins, cash flow and profit structures required to lead and manage a growing business in a dynamic industry
Ability to establish self as Managing Director without alienation of existing staff and rapidly assume control of the general management function
Proven experience in management turnaround
Hands-on to personally drive and grow the revenue aggressively
Strong understanding of corporate finance and measures of performance
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Number driven, and track records in turnaround and growing the business in a challenging economic environment
Must be client and customer focus.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online