Financial Director

Your tasks

We are seeking a commercially minded and strategically focused Finance Director (FD) to lead the company's financial planning, reporting, controls, and financial performance management.

The successful candidate will provide financial insight to support executive decision-making, safeguard company assets, improve cash flow, maintain effective financial controls, and support sustainable business growth.

Role summary: The FD will lead the Group's finance function, ensuring sound financial control, accurate reporting, regulatory compliance and strategic financial planning.

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management for the Group
• Oversee accounting, consolidated financial reporting (IFRS) and statutory audits
• Manage treasury, banking relationships, funding and working capital
• Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements (VAT, withholding tax, PAYE, pension and other statutory obligations)
• Strengthen internal controls, cost control, inventory valuation and risk management
• Analyse performance by business unit and advise the GMD and Board on investment decisions
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team

Requirements

Experience: Minimum 6+ years of progressive relevant experience, including substantial financial management and leadership responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical finance expertise with commercial awareness and an understanding of operationally intensive industries, particularly manufacturing, FMCG, retail, distribution, or related sectors. Relevant experience in oil and gas, energy, fintech, and other complex business environments will also be considered.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Professional qualification required: ACA/ICAN, ACCA, CPA or CFA
• Minimum 6 years' progressive finance experience in manufacturing, FMCG or retail, or in oil and gas, energy, fintech or similar industries
• Experience with multi-entity financial management, inventory and cost accounting
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Nigerian tax and regulatory requirements
• Strong ERP and financial-modelling skills

How to apply

Using Job Title as Subject of the mail

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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*Job Title: Finance Director · Employment Type: Full-Time *Level: Senior Executive Management Industry: Manufacturing, FMCG, Retail, and Related Sectors

We welcome applications from qualified professionals, including Indian and Lebanese nationals residing in Nigeria, subject to relevant work authorization.