Head of Finance at Sigma Consult

Reports To: Founder / Chief Executive Officer

About the Role

• We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Head of Finance to lead the financial strategy, planning, and operations of a premium hospitality organization. 
• The successful candidate will be responsible for building and managing a robust finance function, ensuring sound financial governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making that supports sustainable business growth.
• This role requires a finance leader with strong analytical capabilities, exceptional business acumen, and experience managing complex financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditure, and multi-revenue business models.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organization's financial strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Lead all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modelling activities.
• Prepare annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and financial performance reports for executive management.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and treasury operations to ensure financial stability.
• Oversee capital expenditure planning, procurement payments, vendor management, and investment monitoring.
• Develop and maintain financial models for revenue forecasting, pricing strategies, profitability analysis, and business expansion.
• Establish and manage robust internal controls, financial policies, and governance frameworks.
• Oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and general ledger management.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and financial statements.
• Coordinate statutory audits and liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, regulatory agencies, and financial institutions.
• Ensure full compliance with Nigerian financial regulations, tax laws, and statutory obligations, including FIRS, PAYE, Pension, NSITF, NHF, and Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) requirements.
• Oversee membership billing, collections, revenue assurance, and financial reconciliation processes.
• Monitor business performance through financial analysis, KPI reporting, and variance analysis, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, business risks, and financial implications of strategic initiatives.
• Advise executive management on financial strategy, pricing, profitability, cost optimization, and capital allocation decisions.
• Develop financial policies, standard operating procedures, and reporting frameworks to enhance operational efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with banks, investors, financial partners, and key external stakeholders.
• Support contract negotiations, commercial agreements, and procurement decisions from a financial perspective.
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all financial information and organizational assets.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Achievement of budget and profitability targets.
• Effective cash flow and working capital management.
• Compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Reduction in operational costs and financial inefficiencies.
• Timely completion of audits and financial reconciliations.
• Accuracy of forecasting and financial models.
• Effectiveness of internal controls and risk management systems.
• Timely vendor payments and efficient procurement financial management.
• Overall financial health and sustainability of the organization.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, ACA, or an equivalent internationally recognized certification is mandatory.
• Minimum of 5 years' progressive post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years in a senior finance leadership or management role.
• Previous experience within hospitality, healthcare, real estate, private membership clubs, luxury services, or other service-oriented industries will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting standards, taxation, corporate finance, budgeting, and financial controls.
• Proven experience managing cash flow, capital expenditure, treasury operations, and financial planning.
• Experience overseeing procurement finance, contract management, vendor payments, and foreign exchange transactions is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience establishing financial systems, controls, reporting structures, and finance operations.
• Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, and business analysis skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Zoho Books, or similar ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• High ethical standards, integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Must reside in Abuja or be willing to relocate.

Key Competencies:

• Financial Strategy & Planning
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Reporting
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management
• Financial Modelling
• Business & Commercial Analysis
• Internal Controls & Risk Management
• Tax & Regulatory Compliance
• Corporate Governance
• Leadership & Team Management
• Procurement & Contract Finance
• ERP & Accounting Systems
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Decision-Making & Problem Solving.