Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The Role The Chief Financial Officer will provide strategic financial leadership across COMPANY'S safeguarding financial integrity, liquidity, commercial discipline and informed decision-making as the business grows. The role will oversee financial planning and reporting, cash flow and treasury, project and commercial finance, capital planning, financial controls and portfolio allocation. The CFO will translate business priorities and the project pipeline into disciplined financial and capital plans, assess funding and investment opportunities, and provide independent financial challenge to ensure that growth decisions are supported by credible financial analysis, appropriate controls and evidence. What You’ll Do Financial Leadership & Reporting • Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting. • Ensure accurate, timely and transparent financial and statutory reporting. • Provide financial insight and independent challenge to Executive Management. • Strengthen financial controls, governance and management information. Liquidity, Treasury & Working Capital • Oversee cash flow, liquidity, working capital and cash conversion. • Manage banking relationships, treasury activities and financial exposures. • Monitor collections, payments, guarantees, covenants and other financial commitments. • Ensure material liquidity and funding risks are identified and escalated early. Project & Commercial Finance • Provide financial oversight of project costs, WIP, margins, billing, collections and forecasts. • Challenge financial assumptions and identify material commercial and financial risks. • Provide financial input into bids, contracts, changes, project reviews and commercial decisions. • Support project recovery and portfolio performance through evidence-based financial analysis. Capital Planning & Funding • Develop and maintain the organisation’s capital and funding plan. • Assess appropriate funding options based on business need, financial capacity, risk and expected returns. • Lead financial modelling, funding analysis, scenario assessment and funding-readiness activities. • Coordinate approved financing, lender/investor diligence and financial close processes. Controls, Audit & Governance • Maintain strong financial controls across accounting, payments, reporting, revenue and financial data. • Lead audit processes and ensure timely resolution of findings. • Oversee tax and statutory compliance in collaboration with relevant advisers. • Ensure material financial risks and control exceptions are properly documented and addressed. Executive Leadership & Finance Capability • Lead the Finance function across financial control, FP&A, treasury, accounting and commercial finance. • Build Finance capability, succession and technical competence. • Partner with the CEO and Executive Management on strategy, investment and financial decisions. • Maintain high standards of integrity, confidentiality, accountability and professional judgement. What We Are Looking For Education • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline. • ACA, ICAN, ACCA, CPA, CFA or another recognised professional finance qualification is required. • MBA, MSc or other relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage. Experience • Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in senior finance, corporate finance, financial advisory, project finance or related roles. • Strong experience across financial planning, reporting, treasury, liquidity, working capital, controls, project finance and commercial finance. • Proven experience in capital strategy, funding structures, financial modelling and capital allocation. • Experience working with banks, lenders, investors, financial advisers, auditors and regulators. • Experience supporting capital raising, debt/equity transactions, project financing or other structured funding activities. • Strong experience leading Finance teams and working with Executive Management and senior stakeholders. • Experience within oil & gas, energy services, engineering, project-based or other complex operating environments is highly desirable. Knowledge & Proficiency • Financial accounting and IFRS • Nigerian tax and statutory requirements • Corporate finance and treasury • Financial controls and audit • Budgeting and forecasting • Financial modelling and scenario analysis • Project and commercial finance • Capital planning and funding • Working capital and cash management • ERP and financial management systems Skills & Competencies • Strategic financial leadership • Financial analysis and modelling • Cash and liquidity management • Capital planning and allocation • Project and commercial finance • Executive and stakeholder communication • Lender, investor and adviser management • Risk assessment and constructive challenge • Team leadership and succession planning • Sound judgement, integrity and confidentiality What We Offer • Competitive executive remuneration and benefits • HMO and leave allowance • Performance-related pay • Professional training and development opportunities • Opportunity to shape COMPANY'S financial strategy and growth • Exposure to significant projects and strategic business initiatives within the energy sector