Director of Finance (Global Operations) at LifeBank

LifeBank is a healthcare technology and logistics company that’s in the business of saving lives. We believe that no African should die from a shortage of essential medical products at the hospital level, and we are on a mission to solve this. LifeBank is currently working on the blood shortage problem in Nigeria by connecting hospitals to blood banks, and blood banks to donors. We do this by hosting blood drives and by delivering blood in less than 55 minutes, in a WHO and EU recommended cold-chain, to hospitals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Finance (Global Operations)

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The Director of Finance will oversee Lifebank's global financial operations, ensuring the company’s financial health and supporting its mission to transform healthcare delivery.
• This role includes strategic financial planning, reporting, compliance, and managing financial risks.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support Lifebank’s global operations.
• Provide financial forecasts, budgets, and analysis to guide strategic decision-making.
• Advise the executive team on financial planning and performance.

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Identify, assess, and manage financial risks across global operations.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls and audit processes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and laws.

Cash Flow and Treasury Management:

• Oversee cash flow management to ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
• Manage banking relationships and optimize cash management strategies.
• Monitor and report on the company’s financial performance and liquidity.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team skills and capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and projects.

Financial Systems and Processes:

• Implement and maintain financial systems to support efficient and accurate financial operations.
• Drive process improvements to enhance financial reporting, analysis, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in financial records and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or relevant Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in finance management, with at least 5 years in a senior finance role.
• Experience in healthcare technology or a related industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, practices, regulations, and reporting standards.

Skils and Culture Fit:

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online