Chief Finance Officer (CFO

Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Location: Ibeju Lekki, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is a strategic business leader and key advisor to the Managing Director and the Board, responsible for providing overall financial stewardship, strategic insight, and governance across the organization.
• The role drives financial performance, ensures robust financial controls and compliance, and supports sustainable growth and long-term value creation.
• The CFO has oversight of financial planning, budgeting, accounting, reporting, treasury, taxation, risk management, and regulatory compliance, ensuring sound financial decision-making and operational efficiency across the business

Responsibilities

Strategic & Financial Leadership:

• Provide strategic financial leadership to support business objectives, growth initiatives, and long-term sustainability.
• Partner with the Managing Director and the Board Finance Committee on financial strategy, investment decisions, and risk assessment.
• Lead long-term financial planning, capital allocation, and performance optimization initiatives.

Financial Management & Reporting:

• Oversee the preparation of accurate, timely financial statements in line with IFRS and statutory requirements.
• Ensure strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance frameworks.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, providing actionable insights to management and the Board.
• Present clear financial reports, dashboards, and recommendations to the Managing Director and the Board Finance committee.

Treasury, Risk & Compliance:

• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to ensure financial stability.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, including market, credit, and operational risks.
• Maintain effective relationships with banks, auditors, regulators, and other financial stakeholders.
• Ensure full compliance with tax, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.

Audit, Governance & Ethics:

• Oversee internal and external audit processes, ensuring transparency, accountability, and regulatory adherence.
• Promote a strong culture of financial integrity, discipline, and ethical conduct across the organization.

People & Stakeholder Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance team to achieve high performance and professional excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align financial objectives with operational and strategic priorities.
• Proven ability to multitask while paying strict attention to detail.
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• A team player.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• An understanding of the latest trends and their role within the business environment.
• Professional approach to costs and deadlines
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making ability.
• Integrity, professionalism, and high ethical standards.
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while paying strict attention to details
• Proficiency in financial systems, ERP platforms, and MS Office application skills with advanced Excel.

Requirements

• 15-20 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in a CFO capacity, preferably in a manufacturing company.

Application Closing Date

8th July, 2026.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@epayplusng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.