Head of Finance

Our client is a leading firm dealing in the Oil and gas sector & Energy Commodity Trading. With a commitment to excellence and innovation it strives to deliver highquality products/services while fostering a positive work environment for its employees. In continuation of its expansion and growth the company is seeking a dynamic individual as the Head of Finance

Job Summary:

Our client seeks a dynamic strategic and handson Head of Finance to oversee all financial functions within its oil & gas operations. The ideal candidate will bring versatile experience across finance disciplines including financial planning & analysis (FP&A) treasury project finance cost control compliance and investor relations. Crucially the candidate should possess a strong foundation in AIpowered analytics to optimize performance and drive strategic decisionmaking across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Originate and execute profitable oil and gas trading deals across West Africa including spot and term contracts.

• Lead the companys overall financial strategy planning budgeting and forecasting in alignment with business goals.

• Develop a comprehensive AI adoption strategy for finance functions ensuring alignment with industry standards and company objectives.

• Oversee daytoday financial operations including accounting treasury taxation and reporting.

• Oversee AIpowered financial data management systems for accuracy security and compliance.

• Partner with IT/Data Science teams to develop intelligent dashboards realtime analytics and automated financial reporting tools.

• Apply AI insights to improve supply chain management fuel trading inventory control and OPEX/CAPEX analysis.

• Position the company as a pioneer in adopting cuttingedge AI solutions within the Oil & Gas sector

• Use AIdriven insights to evaluate and prioritize funding for renewable energy projects and sustainable practices.

• Manage capital raising efforts including project financing debt structuring and investor engagement.

• Provide commercial support to trading operations and project teams by developing financial models feasibility analyses and pricing strategies.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting by IFRS and industry best practices.

• Monitor and optimize cash flow working capital and funding for ongoing operations and capital projects.

• Oversee compliance with tax regulatory audit and internal control requirements across jurisdictions.

• Drive implementation and improvement of ERP systems financial processes and controls.

• Lead mentor and develop a highperforming finance team.

• Provide key insights and presentations to executive leadership and the board for strategic decisions.

Key Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Economics or a related field. A Masters degree (e.g. MBA) or professional certifications (ACCA CFA CPA) are strongly preferred.

• 1015 years of progressive finance experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the Oil & Gas sector.

• Versatile experience across upstream midstream or downstream segments (e.g. E&P refining trading logistics).

• Strong background in financial management project evaluation CAPEX/OPEX control and cost recovery (especially for upstream or joint venture operations).

• Proven track record in capital raising including working with banks DFIs investors and financial advisors.

• Demonstrated experience deploying AI or advanced analytics tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau Alteryx SAP Analytics Cloud or custom ML models).

• Strong knowledge of financial systems (e.g. Oracle SAP NetSuite) and digital transformation best practices.

• Indepth knowledge of tax structures joint venture accounting crude lifting and royalty regimes applicable in Nigeria and West Africa.

• Excellent communication negotiation and leadership skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel ERP platforms (SAP Oracle etc.) and financial modeling tools.

• Experience working with regulatory bodies such as FIRS NUPRC NMDPRA and NEITI is a plus.