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5years

Job Location drjobs

Lagos - Nigeria

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

Ready to Drive Financial Excellence at a Rapidly Growing FMCG Brand

We re partnering with a FMCG brand to find a Financial Controller who will oversee financial operations drive performance insights and ensure the business makes smart strategic decisions. You ll lead the finance team manage reporting and compliance and serve as a key partner to senior leadership in shaping the company s financial future.

What You ll Do

  • Financial Strategy & Planning:
    Lead the development of annual budgets forecasts and longrange financial plans. Translate business goals into financial targets and support datadriven decisionmaking.

  • Reporting & Analysis:
    Deliver accurate monthly quarterly and yearend financial reports. Provide actionable insights on revenue costs margins and performance trends.

  • Compliance:
    Ensure timely and accurate accounting in accordance with local GAAP/IFRS. Manage audits tax filings and regulatory compliance.

  • Cash Flow & Working Capital:
    Monitor cash flow working capital and liquidity. Optimize treasury functions credit control and vendor payment cycles.

  • Business Partnering:
    Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including sales operations and supply chain to support strategic initiatives and cost optimization.

  • Team Leadership:
    Lead and develop the finance team. Foster a culture of accountability continuous improvement and high performance.

Why This Role Matters

  • Business Backbone: You ll provide the financial clarity and controls that drive sustainable growth.
  • Strategic Influence: Your insights will shape key decisions across commercial operational and investment areas.
  • Leadership Visibility: You ll report directly to the CFO or Country Head influencing both daytoday operations and longterm planning.




Requirements

Who You Are

  • 6 years of progressive finance experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role ideally in FMCG or a related fastpaced industry.

  • Deep knowledge of accounting principles financial modeling and commercial finance.

  • Handson experience managing audits tax compliance and ERP systems.

  • A collaborative leader who thrives in crossfunctional environments and builds highperforming teams.

  • High attention to detail integrity and a solutionoriented mindset.

What You Bring

  • A Bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance or related field; CPA CA or MBA is highly preferred.

  • Proven track record in budgeting cost control financial analysis and process improvement.

  • Excellent Excel and ERP (e.g. SAP Oracle NetSuite) proficiency.

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to present financial information to nonfinancial stakeholders.

Challenges You ll Embrace

  • Managing financial discipline while supporting rapid commercial growth.

  • Navigating a dynamic FMCG environment with shifting costs supply chain pressures and evolving customer demands.

  • Leading process improvements and digitization in finance operations.



Benefits

What Our Client Offers

  • Competitive Package: Marketleading salary incentives and benefits.

  • High Impact Role: A chance to shape financial strategy in a growthfocused FMCG business.

  • Career Development: Clear pathways to Finance Director or CFOlevel roles.

  • Empowered Culture: Work with driven collaborative teams in a fastpaced agile environment.


Important: Only candidates with proven FMCG leadership experience will be considered.

Ready to Take Control of a FastMoving Financial Function
Apply now with your resume and a short note highlighting your biggest financial leadership wins.



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