Head of Finance

Salary:₦700,000 - ₦ 850,000 NET

Work Cycle: Monday – Friday

Job Summary:

To provide strategic leadership of the Finance function by overseeing financial planning, reporting, controls, treasury management, compliance, and business-performance analysis while safeguarding the organization\'s financial resources and supporting sustainable growth.

The Head of Finance serves as the organization\'s independent financial control and governance leader, ensuring sound financial management, regulatory compliance, effective cash-flow management, and robust internal controls. The role provides executive leadership with timely financial insights to support strategic decision-making and partners closely with Commercial, Operations, and Executive Management to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and business performance.

The position is accountable for maintaining financial discipline across the organization, ensuring transparency in financial reporting, promoting accountability, and enabling informed business decisions through accurate financial information and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy, Planning & Control

Lead the development and execution of the organization\'s financial strategy in alignment with business objectives.

Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.

Monitor financial performance against approved budgets and strategic targets.

Provide recommendations to improve profitability, cost efficiency, and resource utilization.

Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic decision-making.

Financial Reporting & Performance Management

Ensure the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Deliver management accounts and executive financial reports within agreed timelines.

Provide financial analysis and performance insights to the Managing Director and leadership team.

Develop and maintain financial dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics.

Present financial reports and recommendations to executive leadership as required.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

Oversee treasury operations, cash-flow forecasting, and liquidity management.

Ensure adequate working capital is maintained to support business operations.

Monitor cash collections, disbursements, and banking relationships.

Optimize cash utilization and investment of surplus funds where appropriate.

Ensure effective management of company bank accounts and treasury controls.

Compliance, Taxation & Audit

Ensure compliance with Nigerian tax laws, accounting standards, and statutory requirements.

Oversee timely preparation and submission of all tax returns and regulatory filings.

Coordinate external audits and regulatory reviews.

Manage relationships with auditors, tax consultants, regulators, and financial institutions.

Ensure compliance risks are identified and addressed proactively.

Internal Controls & Corporate Governance

Establish and maintain robust financial controls across the organization.

Maintain and enforce Delegation of Authority (DoA) frameworks and financial approval processes.

Ensure urgent-payment requests, exceptions, and financial deviations are properly documented and escalated.

Monitor financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and financial governance.

Business Partnering & Decision Support

Partner with Commercial to support pricing, revenue optimization, contract evaluation, and profitability analysis.

Partner with Operations to evaluate asset investments, maintenance expenditures, and operational efficiency initiatives.

Provide financial evaluations for new business opportunities and strategic projects.

Support management in making sound commercial and operational decisions through financial insight and analysis.

Team Leadership & Capability Development

Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance team.

Establish performance objectives and development plans for direct reports.

Build capability in financial planning, reporting, treasury management, and controls.

Drive a high-performance culture focused on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Support succession planning and talent development within the Finance department.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Process — How the Work is Done

Monthly management accounts closed within five (5) working days of month-end.

Annual budgeting and forecasting processes completed according to agreed timelines.

All statutory filings submitted before regulatory deadlines.

Financial controls, payment approvals, and governance processes consistently followed.

Financial reviews and performance reporting conducted on schedule.

Output — What is Produced

Accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Annual budget and rolling forecasts prepared and maintained.

Cash-flow forecasts, treasury reports, and management dashboards produced regularly.

Comprehensive audit schedules and compliance documentation maintained.

Documented financial controls, policies, and governance records.

Outcome — Business Impact

Strong cash-flow position and working-capital management.

Zero regulatory, statutory, or tax-compliance penalties.

Improved profitability through financial discipline and cost management.

Reliable financial information supporting strategic decision-making.

Strong financial control environment and reduced financial risk.

Improved collection performance and reduced outstanding receivables.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

ICAN, ACCA, ACA, CPA, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification is required.

MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum of 10 years\' progressive finance experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

Proven experience in financial management, reporting, budgeting, treasury management, and corporate governance.

Strong experience leading finance teams and implementing internal control frameworks.

Demonstrated success in partnering with executive leadership to improve business performance and profitability.

Experience within media, advertising, professional services, manufacturing, infrastructure, or similar commercial environments is preferred.

Strong knowledge of Nigerian financial regulations, tax legislation, and statutory reporting requirements.

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: bradfieldforms@gmail.com using the position as subject of email.

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