Group CFO for FMCG Client - Nigeria

Their is one senior level opportunity for Group CFO with our FMCG client based in Nigeria .

Position : Group CFO

Location:Lagos, Nigeria (with regular travel to operating sites across Nigeria )

Qualification:Chartered Accountant

Experience:20 years + (including 7–10 years in senior finance leadership)

Role Purpose

The Group CFO will lead a best-in-class finance organisation and consolidate the financial performance of all designated entities, lead the Annual Business Plan (ABP) process, provide strategic business partnering across the operating companies, realise merger synergies and support strategic decision-making through high-quality financial insight.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the finance organisation and act as strategic advisor to the Board, CEO and shareholders.

Own consolidated financial reporting across all entities.

Lead the Annual Business Plan (ABP), budgeting and rolling forecast process across all entities.

Business partner with the leadership teams across the operating companies to monitor delivery of the Annual Business Plan (ABP) and support performance.

Coordinate monthly business performance reviews covering Revenue, Gross Margin, EBITDA, Cash Flow, Working Capital, Inventory, Capex, ROCE and strategic KPIs.

Drive post-merger integration, synergy realisation and finance transformation initiatives.

Build a common finance operating model (a single 'One Finance' team), including but not limited to harmonised accounting policies, reporting, KPIs, Chart of Accounts, finance processes and internal controls.

Lead treasury, banking, foreign exchange, trade finance, commodity financing and liquidity management.

Provide financial modelling, investment appraisal, capital allocation and strategic decision support.

Ensure excellence in IFRS reporting, taxation, governance, enterprise risk management, audit and statutory compliance.

Work closely with the SAP team to drive digital finance initiatives and continuous improvement.

Develop, mentor and lead a high-performing finance organisation across allentities.

Work closely with the functional teams, including Legal, Insurance, Taxation, Internal Audit and HR.

Candidate Profile

Chartered Accountant.

20 + years' progressive finance experience with exposure to FMCG, Commodities and Manufacturing.

Minimum 7–10 years in CFO, Finance Director or equivalent senior leadership role.

Strong experience in multi-entity consolidation, Board reporting, FP&A, treasury, banking, governance and business partnering.

Demonstrated ability to lead finance transformation and organisational integration.

Experience managing finance teams.

Experience operating SAP in a multi-entity group.

Experience in Africa, preferably Nigeria or West Africa, will be an advantage.

Critical Success Factors (First 12 Months)

Integrate the finance function across all entities into a single, high-performing team.

Deliver the Annual Business Plan and sustainable EBITDA growth.

Strengthen cash generation and working capital efficiency.

Establish timely, consolidated Board reporting and robust governance.

Realise the synergy potential.

Build and lead a high-performing finance leadership team.