Head of Finance and Strategy
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate
- Experience 8 – 10 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
About the Role
- We’re seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Finance and Strategy to lead our finance team and oversee all financial activities of the company.
- As Head of Finance and Strategy, you’ll be responsible for driving financial strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to the company’s growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with company goals
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
- Provide strategic guidance on financial planning, risk management, and investment opportunities.
- Oversee cash flow, capital structure, and funding strategies.
- Collaborate with executive management to support business growth and operational efficiency.
- Drive financial performance, profitability, and sustainability initiatives.
- Manage financial reporting and risk management
- Lead finance team and drive financial performance.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; a Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is an advantage.
- Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFA, ACIS or equivalent is required.
- 8 – 10 years of experience in senior financial management roles within the banking or financial services sector.
- Strong understanding of financial services regulations, with excellent knowledge of IFRS, FRCN, and SEC compliance requirements.
- Skilled in strategic portfolio management, cost efficiency modeling, and scenario planning to support executive decision-making.
- Proficient in leveraging digital finance tools, and data analytics, to strengthen decision-making and reporting.
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Job Summary
- We are a leading financial services group operating across fixed deposits, loans, high-yield savings, asset management, and insurance brokerage.
- We are recruiting to fill the following positions to support our growth and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead business growth initiatives to expand market presence and achieve revenue targets.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities through strategic lead generation and networking.
- Conduct market research to analyse industry trends, competitor activity, and customer needs for informed strategy.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships with key stakeholders, corporate, and partners.
- Develop and implement effective sales and go-to-market strategies across financial products.
- Prepare, present, and negotiate business proposals, commercial offers and contracts.
- Monitor and report on pipeline activity, sales performance, market insights, and revenue forecasts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Compliance to align
Requirements
- BSc Degree in Marketing, Banking, Finance,Accounting, Economics, or related discipline
- Master’s degree such as an MBA or related postgraduate qualification is strongly preferred and adds competitive advantage.
- 5–10 years’ experience in business development, sales, or a related role (financial services preferred).
- Strong analytic skills with proficiency in CRM systems and MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
- Proven track record of achieving revenue targets.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Strong understanding of financial products and client acquisition strategies.
- Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional collaborations.
- Previous experience in banking will be an added advantage.