Black Pelican is seeking to employ a Chief Finance Officer that would be responsible for managing the financial health of the company while spearheading major projects that align with the organization’s strategic objectives. This role demands a strong leader with exceptional financial acumen, strategic thinking, and project management skills to ensure long-term financial sustainability, risk management, and business growth.
Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the organization’s overall objectives and support the successful execution of major projects.
- Oversee the financial aspects of special/major projects from initiation to completion, including budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and financial reporting. Ensure projects are delivered within budget and that financial goals are met.
- Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with major projects, including efficient tax management, currency fluctuations, market volatility, and regulatory changes.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to evaluate the feasibility and profitability of major projects. Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on financial data and key performance indicators, and ensure the balance sheet optimization.
- Optimize the allocation of financial resources towards major projects by evaluating investment opportunities, sourcing funding, assessing capital requirements, and prioritizing initiatives that deliver the highest return on investment.
- Communicate financial performance, project updates, and key milestones to internal stakeholders, including senior management, board of directors, and project teams. Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as investors, lenders, and regulatory agencies.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies across all major projects. Implement robust financial controls and governance frameworks to maintain transparency and integrity in financial operations.
- Manage cash flow effectively to support operations and investment activities. Optimize working capital and liquidity to enhance financial stability.
- Oversee capital allocation decisions and investment strategies.
- Evaluate capital structure and financing options to support the growth initiative.
Requirement:
- B.Sc. in Finance/Accounting
- M.Sc. in Finance/Accounting
- Professional certification: ACA / ACCA
- 10 – 15 years of cognate experience in finance and accounting.
- Proven track record in a senior financial leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of project management, financial modeling, and investment analysis.
