The People Practice - Our client, a leading Energy / Power Company is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Finance
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
Financial Leadership:
Develop and implement long-term financial strategies aligned with the company's overall objectives.
Oversee the preparation of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and cash flow projections.
Analyze financial performance, identify trends and risks, and provide strategic recommendations to the MD/CEO and leadership team.
Ensure adherence to accounting principles (IFRS) and maintain strong internal controls.
Treasury Management:
Manage the company's cash flow, ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs.
Develop and implement strategies to manage risk associated with foreign currency fluctuations and interest rates.
Secure financing for growth initiatives and capital expenditures through relationships with banks and other financial institutions.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
Provide financial analysis and insights to support business development, project evaluation, and strategic decision-making.
Develop and implement performance metrics to track progress towards financial goals.
Work closely with the Business Development and Contract Management departments to assess the financial viability of new projects.
Financial Reporting & Compliance:
Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Manage the external audit process and maintain strong relationships with external auditors.
Develop and implement strategies to minimize tax liabilities.
Team Leadership:
Provide strategic direction and leadership to the financial planning & budgeting officer, and accountant.
Foster a culture of professionalism, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the finance department.
Develop and mentor the finance team, ensuring a strong talent pipeline for the future.
Qualifications
Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional designation (ACA/ACCA, ACS, ACTI, CFA).
Minimum of 10 years cognate experience (at least 5 of this must be in a senior financial leadership role within the oil and gas services or a similar industry).
Proven track record of success in developing and implementing financial strategies that drive growth and profitability.
Experience with financial reporting, modelling, forecasting, controls, and risk management practices.
Strong understanding of IFRS accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements.
Proficiency in relevant industry software applications (e.g., account management, modelling, and budgeting tools).
Strong understanding of financial risk management practices.
Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks.
Knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and financial reporting software.
Strong financial literacy and understanding of cost analysis.
Extensive Capital allocation and management experience
Must have skills:
Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Must poses strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with other departments and senior leaders.
Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
Must have the ability to translate business objectives into actionable plans.
A strong etiquette of confidentiality
Must have excellent negotiation skills to deal with banks, lenders, and other external stakeholders.