Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
- Experience 8 – 12 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
Description
- The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the strategic leadership, management, and oversight of the Company’s financial operations, capital structure, treasury management, financial reporting, risk management, and long-term financial sustainability.
- The CFO serves as a key member of the Executive Management Team and plays a critical role in shaping corporate strategy, ensuring financial discipline, strengthening governance frameworks and supporting business growth and shareholder value creation.
- The role ensures that the Company maintains strong financial controls, regulatory compliance, prudent risk management practices, and transparent reporting to stakeholders.
Key Objectives of the Role
The CFO shall provide:
- Provide strategic financial leadership aligned with the Company’s long-term vision and growth objectives.
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management.
- Safeguard the Company’s assets through effective internal controls and risk management frameworks.
- Optimise capital structure, funding strategies and liquidity management.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Support business expansion, investments, and strategic transactions through financial analysis and advisory.
- Enhance shareholder value through prudent financial stewardship and performance optimisation.
Scope of Responsibilities
- Financial Strategy & Planning.
- Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Tresury & Liquidity Management
- Risk Management & Internal Controls
- Capital Rising & Investor Relations
- Business Performance & Value Creation
- Governance & Leadership
Reporting & Accountability:
The CFO shall report directly to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer and functionally to the Board or Audit Committee where applicable.
- The CFO shall provide regular financial performance reports to the Board and shareholders.
- The role shall ensure strict confidentiality of financial, strategic and investor-related information.
- The CFO shall ensure adherence to corporate governance standards and financial regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
- Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
- 8–12 years’ progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Experience in financial services, corporate finance, investment management, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
- Strong knowledge of financial modelling, treasury management, tax planning and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management skills.
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Method of Application
Description
- The Strategy Analyst (Legal) supports the organisational strategic objectives by integrating data-driven analysis, regulatory intelligence, governance advisory and risk assessment into corporate decision-making processes.
- The role ensures that corporate strategies, transactions and operational initiatives are aligned with regulatory frameworks and stakeholder expectations. Providing insights to support the business growth, investment structuring, risk mitigation, compliance management and institutional governance.
- The Strategy Analyst (Legal) shall analyse internal performance metrics, external market trends, regulatory developments and emerging business opportunities enabling management make informed, risk-adjusted and sound decisions.
Key Objectives of the Role
The Strategy Analyst shall provide:
- Support the integration of legal and regulatory considerations into corporate strategy formulation and execution.
- Provide legal research and regulatory intelligence to guide executive and board-level decision-making.
- Monitor evolving laws, policies and regulatory developments affecting the Company’s operations and strategic direction.
- Assess legal, contractual and compliance risks associated with business initiatives and investments.
- Support transaction structuring, partnerships, joint ventures and investment decisions from a legal strategy perspective.
- Strengthen corporate governance frameworks and ensure alignment with statutory and regulatory obligations.
- Provide advisory support on contractual strategy, dispute exposure and risk mitigation mechanisms.
- Support organisational transformation, innovation, and process improvement initiatives.
Scope of Responsibilities
- Strategic Legal Advisory & Planning
- Regulatory Intelligence & Compliance Monitoring
- Contractual Strategy & Risk Assessment
- Governance & Policy Development
- Risk Management & Dispute Prevenion
- Process Improvement & Innovation
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
- 3–5 years’ experience in corporate law, regulatory advisory, transaction support, compliance, or legal strategy.
- Experience in financial services, project finance, energy, or corporate advisory environments is an advantage.
