Our client, a leading construction and manufacturing group, in Lagos is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief People Officer (CPO) to lead the company’s people strategy and human capital management. The CPO will be responsible for building a high-performance culture, strengthening talent capability, ensuring compliance with labour laws, and aligning people practices with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
People Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute a people and culture strategy aligned with the company’s business goals.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the MD/CEO and executive team on workforce planning and organizational design.
- Drive culture transformation, employee engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
Talent Management & Workforce Planning
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies across factory and corporate roles.
- Develop succession planning and leadership development frameworks.
- Oversee performance management systems and competency frameworks.
Employee Relations & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws, industrial relations standards, and company policies.
- Manage employee relations, discipline, grievance handling, and conflict resolution.
- Oversee engagement with unions (where applicable) and regulatory bodies.
Learning, Development & Capability Building
- Design and implement training and development programs for factory and office staff.
- Build technical, leadership, and behavioral capability across the organization.
- Promote continuous learning and talent development.
Compensation, Rewards & HR Operations
- Oversee compensation, benefits, payroll, and rewards structures.
- Ensure competitive, fair, and performance-linked remuneration frameworks.
- Drive HR process efficiency, digitization, and policy governance.
Health, Safety, Wellbeing & Culture
- Collaborate with operations to promote workplace health, safety, and employee wellbeing.
- Champion diversity, inclusion, and ethical workplace practices.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Employee engagement and satisfaction scores.
- Staff turnover and retention rates.
- Time-to-hire and quality-of-hire metrics.
- Leadership and succession readiness coverage.
- Training effectiveness and capability improvement.
- Compliance with labour laws and zero major HR infractions.
- Performance management cycle completion rate.
- HR cost efficiency vs budget.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
- A Master\'s degree or MBA is an advantage.
- Professional HR certification (CIPM, SHRM, HRCI) is required.
- Minimum 10 years HR experience, with at least 5–7 years in a senior leadership role.
- Strong experience in FMCG, Construction, or manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
Skills & Competencies
- Strategic thinking and strong business acumen.
- Proven leadership and people management capability.
- Deep understanding of Nigerian labour laws and HR best practices.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
- High integrity, emotional intelligence, and discretion.
- Ability to drive change and culture transformation .
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Career growth in a performance-driven FMCG Company.
- Supportive team culture and enabling environment.
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Our client, a leading FMCG manufacturing company in Lagos, is seeking a highly experienced Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial leadership and oversight. The CFO will be responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring robust financial controls, managing risk, supporting growth initiatives, and aligning financial strategy with the company’s long-term business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company’s objectives.
- Provide leadership in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
- Support business growth through strategic investment and cost optimization decisions.
- Advise the Managing Director and Board on financial implications of key decisions.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
- Conduct financial analysis, scenario planning, and profitability analysis.
- Monitor key financial performance indicators and recommend corrective actions.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury operations.
Accounting & Compliance
- Oversee the accounting function, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Nigerian GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure timely filing of tax returns and compliance with FIRS, CBN, and other statutory bodies.
- Maintain internal controls and safeguard company assets.
- Manage external audits and regulatory inspections.
Risk Management & Governance
- Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
- Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and best practices.
- Oversee insurance, contracts, and legal financial obligations.
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team.
- Collaborate with other functional heads to support operational efficiency and strategic initiatives.
- Maintain relationships with banks, investors, auditors, and other financial partners.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Revenue growth and profitability metrics.
- Budget variance analysis (actual vs planned)
- Cash flow management and liquidity ratios.
- Cost control and efficiency improvements.
- Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
- Compliance with statutory, regulatory, and tax obligations.
- Debt management and capital structure optimization.
- Performance of the finance team (productivity and accuracy).
- Risk management effectiveness.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics;
- Masters in Finance, Accounting or MBA is a requirement.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior management or CFO role, preferably in FMCG, Construction or manufacturing.
- Membership with ICAN, ACCA or CPA is a strong requirement.
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian financial regulations, IFRS, and corporate governance standards.
- Proven experience in strategic financial planning, treasury, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Strategic thinker with excellent business acumen.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- High integrity and professional ethics.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Career growth in a performance-driven FMCG Company.
- Supportive team culture and enabling environment.
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