Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
22
Lagos
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Skills:
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, Industrial Services, EPC, Infrastructure, or Manufacturing sectors.
- Strong exposure to project financing and energy asset investments.
- Demonstrated success in raising debt, equity, or structured finance.
- Experience managing multinational operations and international stakeholders.
- Strong background in financial transformation and ERP implementation.
- Proven ability to drive profitability, operational efficiency, and business growth.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Strategic Finance & Growth
- Achievement of strategic financial objectives.
- Budget and long-term plan delivery accuracy.
- Return on Investment (ROI) on major projects.
- Forecast accuracy within target variance.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Timely submission of financial reports.
- Zero material audit findings.
- Compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
- Reduction in reporting errors and financial risks.
Treasury & Financial Health
- Liquidity management effectiveness.
- Working capital improvement.
- Cash flow generation against plan.
- Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) achievement.
- Successful capital raising initiatives.
Risk & Governance
- Effective risk management framework implementation.
- Reduction in financial and operational risk exposure.
- Zero regulatory penalties or compliance breaches.
- Strong internal audit ratings.
Operational Performance
- Cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
- Project profitability enhancement.
- Budget adherence across major projects.
- Improved operational financial performance.
Stakeholder Management
- Positive Board and stakeholder feedback.
- Successful investor and lender relationships.
- Timely and accurate board reporting.
- Improved investor confidence and financial credibility.
Created Date: 2026-07-01T00:00:00.295Z
Experience: 12 - year
Salary: upto
Industry: 36
Openings: 1
Primary Responsibilities :
Strategic Leadership & Financial Planning
- Develop and execute the company's financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations for investments, acquisitions, expansions, and strategic initiatives.
- Support executive leadership in evaluating business opportunities, project economics, and growth strategies.
- Advise the Board and Managing Director on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
- Manage financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting functions.
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial governance frameworks.
- Coordinate external audits, tax audits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Treasury & Capital Management
- Manage cash flow, liquidity planning, working capital, and treasury operations.
- Build and maintain relationships with banks, investors, lenders, and financial institutions.
- Lead debt financing, equity financing, project financing, and capital raising initiatives.
- Develop and implement FX hedging and risk management strategies.
- Optimize capital structure to support business growth and operational requirements.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Develop and maintain Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks.
- Identify and mitigate financial, operational, market, and regulatory risks.
- Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations.
- Oversee insurance programs and financial risk mitigation measures.
- Monitor governance and compliance standards across the organization.
Operational & Commercial Support
- Evaluate financial viability of projects, bids, tenders, and business proposals.
- Support commercial negotiations, contract structuring, and pricing decisions.
- Analyze project profitability, cost structures, and operational efficiencies.
- Partner with operational leaders to improve asset utilization and cost management.
- Drive ERP implementation, automation, and finance digital transformation initiatives.
Investor Relations & Stakeholder Management
- Manage relationships with investors, lenders, regulators, and strategic partners.
- Prepare board presentations, investment memoranda, and financial reports.
- Lead stakeholder communications regarding financial performance and business outlook.
- Support fundraising, refinancing, and investor engagement activities.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and develop high-performing finance, accounting, treasury, and procurement teams.
- Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.
- Implement succession planning and leadership development programs.
- Drive adoption of technology, automation, and analytics within the finance function.
Desired Skills:
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, Industrial Services, EPC, Infrastructure, or Manufacturing sectors.
- Strong exposure to project financing and energy asset investments.
- Demonstrated success in raising debt, equity, or structured finance.
- Experience managing multinational operations and international stakeholders.
- Strong background in financial transformation and ERP implementation.
- Proven ability to drive profitability, operational efficiency, and business growth.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Strategic Finance & Growth
- Achievement of strategic financial objectives.
- Budget and long-term plan delivery accuracy.
- Return on Investment (ROI) on major projects.
- Forecast accuracy within target variance.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Timely submission of financial reports.
- Zero material audit findings.
- Compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
- Reduction in reporting errors and financial risks.
Treasury & Financial Health
- Liquidity management effectiveness.
- Working capital improvement.
- Cash flow generation against plan.
- Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) achievement.
- Successful capital raising initiatives.
Risk & Governance
- Effective risk management framework implementation.
- Reduction in financial and operational risk exposure.
- Zero regulatory penalties or compliance breaches.
- Strong internal audit ratings.
Operational Performance
- Cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
- Project profitability enhancement.
- Budget adherence across major projects.
- Improved operational financial performance.
Stakeholder Management
- Positive Board and stakeholder feedback.
- Successful investor and lender relationships.
- Timely and accurate board reporting.
- Improved investor confidence and financial credibility.
Experience Requirements:
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- MBA or Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline preferred.
Professional Certifications
- Mandatory certification in one or more of the following:
- ICAN
- ACCA
- ACA
- CPA
- CFA
- Equivalent internationally recognized finance certification
Experience
- 12–15 years of progressive finance experience.
- Minimum 5 years in a senior finance leadership role such as CFO, Finance Director, VP Finance, or Head of Finance.
- Strong experience within Energy, Oil & Gas, Engineering, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Industrial Services, or related sectors.
- Proven track record in fundraising, project finance, corporate finance, and capital structuring.
- Experience managing large-scale budgets, financial planning, and business transformation initiatives.
Technical Expertise
- Deep understanding of IFRS, GAAP, and international financial reporting standards.
- Expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
- Strong knowledge of treasury management, cash flow planning, and working capital optimization.
- Experience with mergers & acquisitions, investment analysis, and project evaluation.
- Strong understanding of financial risk management, FX hedging, and capital markets.
- Experience implementing ERP systems and finance automation tools.
Required Skills & Competencies
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic Leadership
- Executive Decision-Making
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Development & Coaching
- Change Management
- Business Transformation
Financial Competencies
- Financial Strategy & Planning
- Corporate Finance
- Capital Raising
- Treasury Management
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Cost Management
- Profitability Analysis
- Investment Evaluation
- Risk Management
- IFRS Compliance
Business Competencies
- Commercial Acumen
- Contract Negotiation
- Project Finance
- Tender Evaluation
- Operational Excellence
- Investor Relations
- Corporate Governance