Chief Financial Officer at Adexen

About the job

• Adexen has been mandated by a leading pan-African Manufacturer and Distributor of world-class medicine and medical supplies to recruit a Chief Financial Officer. The position is based in Lagos Nigeria.

Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Operations

• Lead and modernise the finance and accounting function
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements
• Manage audit processes and relationships with external auditors
• Ensure strict compliance with tax, regulatory and statutory requirements

Strategic Finance

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business growth objectives
• Support strategic initiatives including expansion, investments and M&A
• Evaluate and structure financing options (debt, equity, capital markets)
• Play a key role in IPO preparation

Risk & Treasury Management

• Identify and manage financial risks (market, credit, FX, operational)
• Strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks
• Optimise cash flow, liquidity and financing costs
• Maintain strong relationships with banks and financial partners

Investor Relations

• Manage relationships with investors, analysts and financial institutions
• Prepare and present financial performance and strategic updates
• Lead financial communications and reporting

Performance & Cost Management

• Drive cost optimisation and operational efficiency initiatives
• Monitor business performance and provide actionable insights

Team Leadership

• Lead, develop and structure a high-performing finance team
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and excellence
• Work cross-functionally to support business objectives

Desired Skills and Experience

Experience

• Minimum 20 years of experience in senior finance leadership roles
• Strong experience in manufacturing environments (Pharma or FMCG preferred)
• Experience in IPO preparation or working within a listed company is a strong advantage

Education

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• MBA (Finance) preferred
• Professional certifications (CPA, ACCA, CMA) highly desirable

Technical Skills

• Strong financial modelling, analysis and forecasting capabilities
• Solid knowledge of IFRS / GAAP and regulatory frameworks
• Expertise in treasury, risk management and cost optimisation

Leadership & Personal Attributes

• Strong business acumen and strategic mindset
• High integrity and ability to operate in complex environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven leadership with the ability to build and inspire teams
• Resilient, execution-driven and results-oriented