Finance Manager

Company Description Pawns & Partners connects ambitious organizations with exceptional talent across Africa, Europe, and North America, offering strategic hiring and talent solutions. The company combines the rigor and insight of in-house HR with the reach of a global agency to support sustainable growth and workforce planning. Applicants can expect to work with clients that value long-term partnerships and high-impact, people-focused strategies. The team is driven by the belief that work should be a winning experience for both organizations and individuals, reflected in the tagline “Winning the Game of Work.”

Role Description The Finance Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Lagos State, Nigeria. This role oversees financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for internal management and regulatory compliance. The Finance Manager monitors cash flow, manages cost control, and supports strategic decision-making by analyzing financial performance and preparing insightful reports. Day-to-day responsibilities include supervising finance operations, maintaining internal controls, coordinating audits, managing relationships with banks and external partners, and supporting tax and statutory filings. The role also involves collaborating with leadership on financial strategy, risk management, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and profitability.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with financial reporting, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Skill in cash flow management, cost control, and financial risk assessment.
• Ability to use financial software and advanced Excel for modeling, dashboards, and data interpretation.
• Experience coordinating audits, tax compliance, and regulatory filings in a corporate environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Proven leadership skills, including team supervision, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CFA are an advantage.
• Prior experience in a finance management or similar senior finance role, preferably within healthcare.

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