Head of Finance
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are seeking a strategic CFO to lead their financial transformation.
- This role is responsibile to build the finance function from the ground up - this is a hands-on leadership positioncombining strategic finance with operational execution.
Key Responsibilties
Strategic Finance:
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
- Build and develop finance team from 3 to 8 people
- Establish financial controls, SOPs, and reporting infrastructure
- Manage banking relationships (performance bonds, guarantees, credit facilities)
- Advise MD/Board on pricing, investments, and growth decisions
- Drive monthly financial reviews.
Systems & Project Accounting:
- Lead Odoo ERP implementation (currently in progress)
- Manage financial oversight of 10-20 concurrent installation projects (₦100M-₦1.5B each)
- Handle advance payment structures (40-80%), WIP accounting, milestone billing
- Implement percentage-of-completion revenue recognition (IFRS 15)
- Track and report project profitability in real-time
- Ensure tax and regulatory compliance (FIRS, CAC, audits).
Additional Advantage:
- Manufacturing cost accounting experience
- Standard costing, variance analysis, inventory optimization.
Required Qualifications
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA (mandatory)
- 10+ years progressive finance experience
- 5+ years in senior finance leadership role
- Project-based business experience (construction, EPC, installation)
- Understanding of advance payment structures and retention accounting
- Experience building finance functions from scratch
- ERP implementation experience (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or Odoo - strong advantage)
- Strong Excel and financial modeling skills
- Lagos-based or willing to relocate.
Salary
N1,500,000 - N2,000,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
15th May, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should their application to: refineconceptjobs@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email.