Chief Finance Officer at a Diversified Business Group - The People Practice

The People Practice - Our client, a diversified business group, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Finance Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking to hire a Chief Finance Officer who will be responsible for managing the financial activities of the Group, focusing on maximizing profitability, managing risks, and ensuring the Group’s financial stability.
• This role involves financial planning, analysis, and capital management.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of financial plans, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals.
• Oversight, development and management of the organization's budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Management of the company's cash flow, ensuring sufficient liquidity and optimization of cash utilization.
• Identification, assessment and management of financial risks, including credit risk, currency risk, and interest rate risk.
• Compliance with all tax regulations and optimization of the company's tax position.
• Management of the organization capital structure including periodic lead of capital raise initiatives to ensure optimal mix of debt and equity financing.
• Supervision of the organization’s investment programmes to ensure that investment plans are aligned with the company's financial goals.
• Monitoring and analysis of the company's financial performance, identifying areas for improvement and providing recommendations.
• Leadership and management of the organization’s finance and accounting team to ensure that team members have the necessary skills and resources to perform their duties effectively.

Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent with 10 - 11 years experience.
• Must be a chartered accountant (ACA/ACCA, with at least a minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience).
• Proven experience in management accounting and corporate finance in reputable private sector organizations.
• Background in the manufacturing and FMCG sectors will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and budgeting tools.

Must have skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage complex financial projects.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Application Closing Date
20th May, 2025.