Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

About this role

A Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is sought to lead the group’s financial strategy, reporting, budgeting, treasury, compliance, risk management and investor relations from Lagos. The role targets candidates with extensive senior finance experience, including leadership in a CBN-regulated or diversified corporate group.

What you would do

• Define and drive the group’s overall financial strategy and capital structure.
• Oversee consolidated financial reporting, IFRS compliance, and preparation of annual audited accounts.
• Lead group budgeting, planning, and rolling forecasts with board-level presentation of variances.
• Set treasury policy, manage liquidity and funding strategies, and oversee significant treasury transactions.
• Ensure regulatory and statutory compliance with CBN, tax authorities, and other bodies; liaise with auditors and regulators.
• Build and lead a high-performing group finance function with standardised policies and reporting practices.

What they are asking for

• BSc/HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field; MBA or Master’s in Finance preferred.
• Professional membership: ACA, ACCA or ICAN; CFA advantageous.
• 10–12 years post-qualification experience in financial management, with at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role (CFO, Group FD or Head of Finance).
• Experience managing finance across multiple entities or subsidiaries.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, CBN guidelines, Nigerian tax law and Pension Reform Act 2014.
• Proven track record of engaging with boards, regulators, auditors and investors.

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