Jobs at Aldelia Limited

Job Summary

• The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic financial leadership to the organization, ensuring long‑term financial sustainability, operational excellence, and strong governance. The CFO oversees corporate finance functions including financial planning, reporting, treasury, tax, risk management, investor relations, and capital allocation. The role ensures compliance with financial standards, drives business performance, and serves as a key advisor to the CEO and Board

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute the organization’s long‑term financial strategy.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board based on financial analysis and projections.
• Guide decisions on investments, capital structure, and growth opportunities.

Financial Management & Performance

• Oversee financial operations including accounting, audits, treasury, tax, and reporting.
• Improve profitability, cost efficiency, and return on capital.
• Ensure financial statements comply with IFRS/GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor financial performance and lead corrective action where needed.

Risk Management & Governance

• Establish and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory, statutory, and corporate governance standards.
• Lead audit processes and liaise with internal and external auditors.

Capital Management & Funding

• Manage capital-raising initiatives (debt, equity, structured finance).
• Oversee cash flow, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization.
• Maintain strong relationships with banks, investors, and financial institutions.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with business units to drive financial discipline and decision-making.
• Present financial insights to the Board, executive committees, and key stakeholders.
• Strengthen investor confidence through transparent communication and reporting.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting teams.
• Build a high‑performing finance organization that supports business growth.
• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement

EMS and OH&S Objectives.

• A 10% decrease in total waste generation in year 2026
• Reduce the company's Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) by 20% by the end of the next fiscal year

Academic / Professional Qualifications/ Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
• Master’s degree (MBA, MSc Finance) is an added advantage.
•  ACCA, CPA, ACA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification
• 12–18+ years of progressive experience in senior finance roles.
• Strong record in financial strategy, corporate finance, and capital management.
• Experience in risk management, compliance, and financial operations.
• Prior experience in leadership roles within large or complex organizations.

Skills & Competencies 

• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in financial modeling, valuation, forecasting, and analytics.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced strategic thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and executive presence.

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Job Summary

• To lead Viathan’s commercial strategy with a strong focus on gas-based energy solutions, while overseeing integrated commercial performance across both gas and power businesses. The role is accountable for driving profitable revenue growth, maximising utilisation of existing assets, structuring bankable long-term contracts, and expanding Viathan’s footprint across industrial, commercial and embedded energy markets.
• The CCO will leverage deep gas industry experience to scale Viathan’s gas portfolio while ensuring coordinated execution across power offerings.

Strategic & Commercial Leadership

• Define and execute Viathan’s commercial growth strategy with gas as the primary growth engine, while ensuring alignment with power business objectives.
• Drive asset-backed revenue growth, focusing on utilisation of existing gas and power infrastructure.
• Lead long-term commercial planning to support Viathan’s capacity expansion, EBITDA growth, and cash-flow stability.
• Represent Viathan in high-level engagements with regulators, gas aggregators, off-takers, financiers, and strategic partners.
• Track regulatory, pricing, and policy developments in the gas and power sectors, translating insights into commercial advantage.

Gas Commercialisation & Market Development

• Lead the commercialisation of gas solutions across CNG, LNG, PNG, gas-to-power, and embedded energy models.
• Identify and develop industrial clusters, estates, large commercial users, and anchor customers with unmet energy demand.
• Structure and negotiate GSPAs, embedded generation agreements, and long-term energy supply contracts, balancing risk, pricing, and bankability.
• Build strategic partnerships with upstream suppliers, logistics providers, developers, and infrastructure owners.
• Drive expansion into new gas-linked segments while ensuring commercial viability and operational readiness.

Power Business Oversight

• Oversee commercial strategy for embedded and captive power solutions, ensuring alignment with gas-led offerings where applicable.
• Support development and execution of PPAs for commercial and industrial customers.
• Ensure coordinated go-to-market strategies for gas and power to maximise cross-selling,opportunities.

Commercial Operations & Revenue Assurance

• Oversee all post-contract commercial activities across gas and power businesses, from contract execution to billing and collections.
• Ensure robust pricing governance, contract administration, revenue assurance, and margin protection.
• Establish and monitor KPIs including asset utilisation, revenue per customer, contract renewals, payment efficiency, and contribution margins.
• Work closely with operations and technical teams to resolve delivery issues and maintain service reliability.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Build and sustain long-term relationships with key gas and power customers, ensuring retention and contract renewals.
• Promote a strong customer value proposition centred on reliability, cost efficiency and operational partnership.
• Drive continuous improvement in customer satisfaction and advocacy.

People Leadership

• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing commercial team spanning gas sales, power sales, business development, account management and marketing.
• Build a future-ready commercial organisation, ensuring the right capabilities, structure
• and succession are in place to support the company’s long-term growth strategy.
• Embed a strong performance culture with clear accountability, commercial discipline, and results-driven execution.
• Coach and mentor senior commercial leaders, strengthening leadership depth across the business.

Job Requirements

Work Experience

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in commercial roles within the gas, energy or utilities sector, with at least 5 years at senior leadership level.
• Strong, demonstrable experience in gas commercialisation, energy contracting, and large-scale B2B energy sales.
• Experience managing integrated gas and power portfolios is a strong advantage.

Competencies Required

• Gas Industry Expertise: Deep understanding of gas markets, pricing structures, logistics, contracting (GSPAs), and decentralised gas solutions.
• Commercial Acumen: Proven ability to structure and negotiate profitable, long-term energy contracts (GSPAs and PPAs) and manage commercial risk.
• Financial & P&L Leadership: Strong financial modelling skills; experience managing revenue growth tied to EBITDA and cash-flow objectives.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop scalable, market- responsive strategies within evolving regulatory environments.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong relationships with regulators, government agencies, large off-takers, and industry partners.
• Execution Excellence: Ability to translate strategy into disciplined execution across teams and markets.
• Customer Focus: Strong commitment to service excellence and long-term customer value creation.

Education/Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Relevant industry certifications or executive training in energy, gas, or infrastructure sectors are desirable.

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Job Objective 

The main purpose of the job

• To oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of assigned projects, from initial approval through execution and closure, ensuring that all milestones, deliverables, and contractual obligations are met on schedule and within budget. This role acts as the liaison between all stakeholders, proactively tracking progress, identifying risks, and facilitating timely decision-making to keep projects aligned with strategic objectives.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Project Planning and Execution

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of approved CAPEX projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Develop detailed project schedules, budgets, and work breakdown structures.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
• Monitor project progress and resolve issues to minimize delays or cost overruns.

Budget and Financial Management

• Prepare project cost estimates and ensure strict adherence to approved CAPEX budgets.
• Track expenditures, validate contractor invoices, and manage project financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering.

Quality, Safety, and Compliance

• Ensure all projects comply with company HSE policies and regulatory standards.
• Conduct site inspections to verify quality and adherence to specifications.
• Implement risk assessment and mitigation strategies throughout project phases.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Manage external service providers, contractors, and technical partners.

Stakeholder & Contractor Management

• Liaise with internal departments such as Operations, Workshop, and HSE to ensure project alignment.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and contractors.
• Conduct regular progress meetings and provide timely project status reports to management.

Project Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain complete project documentation including plans, drawings, contracts, approvals, and completion certificates.
• Provide regular progress and performance reports to management.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and best practices.

KPAs/KPIs:

• % of CAPEX projects delivered on time and within budget.
• 95% of projects completed within scope, budget, and schedule
• Quality compliance and HSE performance during project execution.
• Cost savings achieved vs. approved budget.
• Timeliness and accuracy of project documentation and reports.  

Qualifications & Experience & Competencies

• (Experience, education, and certification required of the employee performing the job)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) required.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in facilities, workshop, or infrastructure project management.
• Proven track record in managing CAPEX projects within logistics, industrial, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of construction standards, HSE regulations, and maintenance systems.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Sound knowledge of engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent project planning and execution ability
• Strong project planning, scheduling, and execution skills
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Strong vendor and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in MS Office, maintenance systems, and digital work order platforms.
• Attention to detail, with strong commitment to safety and operational excellence

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Key areas of responsibility for the role will include:

• Developing a strategic plan and implementation pathway to achieve Company's vision through its people.
• Managing Company's employer brand to attract the best talent globally Championing positive employee experiences at different touchpoints across the firm
• Promoting a culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence
• Overseeing the development and implementation of diversity and inclusion initiatives to improve employee workplace experiences
• Developing and implementing effective performance management practices to help build and retain top performers while creating programmes and compassionate spaces to help non-performers find their path
• Developing succession plans to ensure we have the right people in the right roles at the right time
• Overseeing the management of centres of excellence to ensure that country/business leaders have the right support to succeed
• Designing and implementing a comprehensive digital HR strategy that supports the company's goals and objectives, eliminates duplication and promotes efficiency.
• Leading the transformation, design and implementation of our HR technology initiatives, including HR information systems, talent management systems, learning management systems, applicant tracking systems and other digital tools to enhance the employee experience
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations within our HR function.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including employees, team leads, managers, heads of businesses and external partners.
• Developing and overseeing people engagement initiatives, including training and development programmes, employee recognition programmes, and wellness initiatives.
• Engaging and equipping high-potential employees to build a strong bench of future talent.
• Designing a functioning alum program to maintain and strengthen relationships with all past employees.
• Overseeing the talent, office experience and legal teams to ensure that our people operations run smoothly and unencumbered. Person Specification: To be successful in this role, you should have the following required qualifications, skills and aptitudes:

Requirements

• Minimum 8-10+ years of experience in people support and leadership roles, preferably in a fast-paced, professional services international environment
• Membership of professional bodies – CIPD, SHRM, CIPM.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Top-notch attention to detail and excellent judgement
• Be able to write and speak the English Language fluently
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Keen interest and experience in written internal and external communications
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams
• Able to prioritise and work under pressure and without supervision
• Demonstrate experience in facilitating human resource management service delivery through centres of excellence
• A proven track record of developing and executing people strategies that drive measurable business results
• Experience managing remote and distributed teams
• Experience working with and/or reporting to executive teams and boards of directors
• Generalist orientation and expertise in different aspects of HR, including talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, learning and development, and leadership identification and development
• Able to measure/assess (quantitatively and qualitatively) the effectiveness of the HR function, linking outcomes to the organisation's strategic goals and plans.
• Experience using ATS, HRIS and LMS platforms
• Ability to work effectively in a virtual and hybrid environment.
• Knowledge of tech-enabled productivity/work management tools, such as Trello, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites, Spaces, etc.), Notion, Mailchimp, Grammarly, etc.
• Experience using social media platforms such as Linkedin, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram to build employer brand awareness and develop thought leadership . Desirable requirements for the role:
• Project management qualification (Prince 2, PMP etc.)
• A Master's degree or advanced professional HR certification (e.g., MCIPD, MCIPM) is preferred.
• Understanding of the media, marketing, advertising and software technology industries.
• High tech literacy and a proactive approach to AI adoption, ensuring the effective implementation of automated workflows and robust governance frameworks across our operations.
• Interest in and ability to travel across Africa, the UK, and America. 

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Key areas of responsibility for the role will include:

Financial Management

• Developing and implementing business plans, financial strategies, policies, and procedures to support the Company's overall business objectives;
• Overseeing, preparing and analysing financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and financial reports;
• Monitoring and managing cash flow by ensuring optimal utilisation of funds and adherence to financial regulations;
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, taxation laws, and other financial regulations;
• Engaging with Company's partners, such as bankers, financiers, insurance, tax agencies, consultants and others related to finance operations;
• Negotiating agreements, including loan agreements and significant operational contracts;
• Maintaining an excellent working relationship and developing additional relationships with banks, financial institutions and capital markets to secure the funds necessary for the operations of Company and the attainment of its development plans;
• Providing strategic financial advice to Company's executive team and contributing to business planning and decision-making processes Budgeting, Cost Control and Growth
• Financial foreshadowing is based on Company past performance and other internal and/or external factors that may affect revenues and expenses;
• Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with department heads to develop accurate and realistic budgets.
• Monitoring and analysing budget performance, identifying areas of concern and recommending cost-saving measures;
• Planning and implementing realistic transaction structuring and tax planning;
• Interpreting data, making sense of the various departmental information, and creating profit projections for company's and its board;
• Implementing continuous financial audit and control systems to monitor the performance of the firm and subsidiaries, its flow of funds, the adherence to the budget, the expenditures, the income, the cost of sales and other budgetary items to optimise operational efficiency and reduce expenses;
• Ensuring that the appropriate accounting policies, procedures and internal controls are in place to safeguard the company's assets and that all financial transactions are recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
• Developing a strategic map that ensures a strong return on investment for Company's shareholders. This includes analysing new business ventures, investment opportunities, client campaigns and Company projects. Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Conducting financial modelling, scenario analysis, and variance analysis to support decision-making processes;
• Generating and presenting financial reports, including balance sheets and cash flow statements. And based on this, provide insightful analysis and recommendations to help both internal leaders (the executive team and board of directors) and external stakeholders understand the financial state of the business; Interpreting financial reports and ensuring they are accurate and in complete accordance with accounting principles and international standards (i.e. UK, US, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, UAE and Europe);
• Ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Treasury and Cash Management:
• Managing banking relationships and optimising cash management strategies;
• Overseeing the preparation of cash flow forecasts and developing strategies to optimise cash balances;
• Cash management and strategic planning for all operating areas of the Holding company and operating companies in different countries;
• Monitoring and managing foreign exchange transactions and minimising currency risk exposure;
• Ensuring that client payments are made in full and on schedule as well as controlling expenses so that enough money is at hand to meet financial obligations;
• Identify the most suitable medium-long-term financing resources regarding cost, profitability, and flexibility. Compliance and Risk Management:
• Complying with all reporting, accounting and audit requirements imposed by regulatory bodies;
• Overseeing, directing and ensuring the integrity of all financial reports for the Board of Directors, management, and financial partners, including profit and loss statements, cash flow statements, asset valuations, and balance sheet and financial budget and financial forecast;
• Conducting financial risk assessments and implementing appropriate risk management strategies;
• Developing and maintaining robust internal controls and financial policies to mitigate risks;
• Implementing continuous financial audit and control systems to monitor the performance of the firm and subsidiaries, its flow of funds, the adherence to the budget, the expenditures, the income, the cost of sales and other budgetary items; Ensuring that proper accounting policies, procedures and internal controls are in place to safeguard the assets of the company, establishing systems to ensure that all financial transactions are recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
• Conducting regular audits and reviews to identify potential compliance/ risk issues and implement corrective actions. Administration and Operations
• Overseeing general administrative functions, including facilities management, procurement, and vendor relationships;
• Managing the organisation's insurance policies and negotiating contracts;
• Implementing and maintaining effective systems for record-keeping, document management, and information security;
• Leading and developing a high-performing finance and administration team, providing guidance, mentoring, and professional development opportunities;
• Maintaining a strong working relationship with the board, senior management, outside auditors and legal counsel.

Person Specification:

• To be successful in this role, you should have the following required qualifications, skills and aptitudes:
• Educational Qualifications/Professional Certifications:
• Tertiary education (e.g. Higher Diploma, Bachelor’s) in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field;
• Postgraduate degree in finance, business or management;
• Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent is highly compulsory.

Experience:

• 8- 10+ years experience, including 3+ years in a senior finance role, preferably as a Head of Finance or Finance Manager;
• Knowledge of macro and microeconomic and accounting principles and practices, the global financial markets, banking systems in Africa, the UK, Europe and North America, and the analysis and reporting of financial data;
• Knowledge of the business and management principles required for strategic business planning, resource management, data analysis, financial modelling, leadership and coordination of people and resources;
• Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and financial regulations;
• Experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and analysis;
• Experience in managing treasury and cash management functions;
• Familiarity with compliance and risk management practices.
• Experience managing finance operations in a fast-growing, mid to large-sized organisation transacting business across multiple countries.

Skills and Aptitudes:

• Excellent financial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic recommendations;
• Strong leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team;
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis;
• Advanced proficiency in financial management software (Quickbooks, Mint, etc.), Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities;
• Ethical and trustworthy, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Desirable Requirements for the Role:

• An MBA is highly desirable.
• Understanding of the media, marketing, advertising and software technology industries.
• Knowledge and interest in M&A
• Experience using social media platforms such as Linkedin, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram to develop thought leadership in the finance/ business accounting domain.
• Project management qualification (Prince 2, PMP etc.)
• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and regulations in different jurisdictions, especially Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, the UK, the USA and so on.
• High tech literacy and a proactive approach to AI adoption, ensuring the effective implementation of automated workflows and robust governance frameworks across our operations.
• Interest in and ability to travel across Africa, the UK, and America.

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Job Responsibilities

• Achieves branch target through bulk sales to companies and High Net Worth individuals like top CEOs, Ministers, captains of industry, manages team performance, manages the boutique growth through corporate and retail sales. 
• Sales Strategy & Target Achievement: Develop and execute strategies to meet or exceed annual sales and revenue targets. This includes boosting sales for both entry-level and high-end luxury products.
• Team Leadership & Management: Lead, mentor, and supervise sales executives, conducting weekly meetings, role-playing sessions, and product knowledge training to improve performance.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with High Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs), corporate clients, and government parastatals.
• Boutique Operations: Oversee daily operations, including inventory management, visual merchandising, and ensuring compliance with company, operational, and safety guidelines.
• Reporting & Analysis: Analyze sales data, track KPIs, monitor market trends, and report regularly to senior management on boutique profitability, customer footfall, and performance.
• Business Development: Actively identify new sales prospects, revive dormant accounts, and drive customer acquisition, particularly targeting corporate and B2B channels.