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Chief Finance Officer
About this role
The role is for a Chief Finance Officer at Maurice Xandra Solutions in Lagos. The company describes itself as a management consulting firm offering services in human resources, management and process improvement, including training and client process improvement. The CFO is responsible for shaping financial strategy, leading planning and reporting, ensuring compliance and governance, and managing relationships with financial stakeholders. The position targets candidates with extensive senior finance experience and professional qualifications. The employer seeks a candidate who can lead the finance function, drive performance, and mentor the finance team.
What you would do
- Develop and implement financial strategies, policies and plans aligned with business objectives
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management
- Manage financial reporting, accounting operations and preparation of financial statements
- Monitor cash flow, liquidity, working capital and overall financial position
- Provide financial analysis and insights to support investment decisions and strategic initiatives
- Oversee investment appraisals, financial modelling, valuation and due diligence
- Establish and maintain financial controls, procedures and governance frameworks
- Ensure compliance with tax laws, regulations, accounting standards and statutory reporting
- Monitor financial risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Lead preparation and presentation of financial reports to Executive Management and the Board
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline
- 8 to 10 years of relevant finance and accounting experience including senior financial leadership
- Professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA or equivalent
- Master’s degree or MBA is an added advantage
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, corporate finance, budgeting, taxation and controls
- Experience in investment management, financial services or related industry
- Expertise in financial modelling, investment analysis and strategic financial planning
- Strong leadership, analytical and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities
- High integrity, attention to detail and commercial awareness
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