Head Of Finance
Head Of Finance
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Job Description
Our client is a metal recycling and commodity trading company in Nigeria.
Job Summary
Our business is a diversified group comprising manufacturing and commodity trading firms. We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Head of Finance to oversee and drive the financial management and planning of the group. This role focuses on corporate finance treasury and debt management requiring a dynamic leader capable of influencing financial strategy securing
funding and optimizing capital structure to support business growth. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in financial planning debt and equity capital raising and treasury management with a strong emphasis on debt optimization and
working capital management.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the implementation and administration of Compliance PoliciesProcedures and Initiatives.
- Develop and implement longterm financial strategies aligned with business goals.
- Conduct financial forecasting and scenario planning to guide decisionmaking.
- Lead efforts to secure debt and equity funding for the group ensuring optimal capital structure.
- Build and maintain relationships with investors lenders and financial institutions.
- Manage the endtoend process of capital raising including term sheet negotiations due diligence and deal closure.
- Evaluate investment opportunities including mergers acquisitions and expansions.
- Provide financial modeling and risk assessment for potential projects.
- Oversee cash flow management ensuring liquidity for operations and investments.
- Monitor and optimize working capital including receivables payables and inventory loan agreements repayment schedules and lender communications.
- Strategize debt restructuring and refinancing to reduce costs and improve terms.
- Ensure compliance with debt covenants and proactively address risks associated with borrowings.
- Implement financial risk management strategies including hedging to protect against currency interest rate and commodity price fluctuations.
- Safeguard the company s financial assets through sound treasury practices.
- Provide timely and accurate financial reports to senior management and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with local tax laws financial regulations and statutory reporting requirements.
- Oversee preparation of financial statements and external audits.
- Develop implement and monitor financial policies and controls to mitigate risks.
- Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards and financial best practices.
- Lead mentor and develop the finance team to drive high performance.
- Foster a culture of accountability innovation and continuous improvement within the finance department.
- Partner with business unit leaders to align financial strategies with operational goals.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior management providing insights and recommendations for financial decisions.
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in finance Economics or related field. A Master s degree or professional certifications (e.g. CFA ACA ACCA) is preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven expertise in corporate finance debt and equity capital raising and treasury management.
- Strong financial modeling analytical and strategic planning skills.
- Excellent leadership and communication abilities with experience managing cross functional teams.
- Indepth knowledge of financial regulations compliance and governance standards.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex financial operations in a group structure.
Employment Type
Full Time
