Finance Head at an International Manufacturing / FMCG Company - Adexen Recruitment Agency

Industry: Industry & Manufacturing
Job Seniority: Director
Job Category: Accounting and Finance

Job Introduction

• Adexen was mandated by an international Manufacturing / FMCG company to recruit an experienced Finance Head / CFO for their operations. The position is based in Lagos.

Responsibilities

• The Head of Finance will be responsible for funding, treasury function, Cost & Management Accounting, creating forecasting models, assessing risk in investments and ensuring all accounting activities comply with regulations for the Group.
• The role is also responsible for maintaining Group’s financial health and increase profitability.
• Prudent Finance management with proper accounting and systematic reporting of activities and its analysis, being strong in all Commercial and Financial aspects. 
• Negotiate best financing deals with Banks and Financial Institutions for competitive rates and charges for working capital.
• Effectively manage the working capital components with specific attention to stock, debtors and cash balances.
• Active management of overheads whilst seeking out areas for efficiencies for savings.
• Preparation of budgets, forecasts and business plans
• Continued monitoring & review of performance against them to enable robust reporting of variances to the Board and third party stakeholders.
• Responsible for periodic reports to the Audit Committee explaining the processes adopted and undertaken by management to keep under regular review the effectiveness of internal controls covering financial, operational & compliance controls.
• Play an active role in assisting management in the risk assessment process and embedding a risk management culture throughout the organization.

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• MBA in Accounting or Finance from a recognised University
• Minimum of 15 years relevant experience with at least 10 years in a senior managerial position (FM, CFO, FD) within an international group
• Previous experience in Manufacturing, FMCG, Food & Beverages is required
• Strong competencies in Fund / Capital Raising, FP&A, Risk Management, Compliance & Controllership, Cost & Management Accounting
• Proven experience in strategic financial planning and analysis
• Advanced financial and accounting knowledge, including understanding of finance best practices and IFRS/ international accounting and financial reporting standards
• Previous experience in Emerging markets/Africa is a plus
• Communication, Leadership and Relationship skills
• Management of a large multicutural team

Skills:

• Tax, Auditing, Banking, Corporate Finance, Process Control, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Leadership, Organization, Team Management, Cash Flow