Head of Finance (CFO Track) Prefarably Ex-Big Four (PwC, Delloite, EY, etc.) or Head of Finance for company with 50 Billion + Annual Revenue
Head of Finance (CFO Track) Prefarably Ex-Big Four (PwC, Delloite, EY, etc.) or Head of Finance for company with 50 Billion + Annual Revenue
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Job Description
We are seeking a strategic and experienced finance professional to serve as Head of Finance with a clear trajectory to becoming the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This role is central to Aventa s continued growth and will lead all aspects of financial strategy investment planning and risk management.
The successful candidate will bring a proven track record in high-growth environments deep financial expertise and strong leadership capabilities. They must have prior experience in top-tier consulting and must have led financial operations in an organization with annual revenues exceeding 10 billion.
Please Note:
Only candidates with:
Ex-consulting experience from firms such as McKinsey BCG Bain PwC KPMG or EY and
Direct financial leadership in a company with 50 billion in annual revenue
will be considered.
Requirements
Financial Strategy & Corporate Leadership
Develop and execute long-term financial strategies to support rapid scale and profitability
Partner with the board to drive high-level decision-making and strategic planning
Investment & Capital Management
Lead capital allocation investor engagement and fundraising strategy (equity and debt).
Build robust financial models for new ventures acquisitions and internal investment cases
Financial Planning & Operational Efficiency
Oversee budgeting forecasting and variance analysis across business units.
Implement performance tracking systems and drive cost optimization initiatives
Compliance Governance & Risk
Ensure compliance with IFRS GAAP Nigerian tax laws and global financial regulations
Establish internal controls audit processes and financial governance standards
Stakeholder Engagement
Liaise with auditors regulators banks and investors to ensure financial transparency
Represent Aventa in strategic financial negotiations partnerships and board meetings
Technology & Transformation
Lead digital finance initiatives including ERP implementation and automation.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Accounting or related field
MBA CFA CPA or ACCA is strongly preferred
Experience
7 10 years of progressive financial leadership
Ex-consultant from a top-tier firm (e.g. McKinsey BCG PwC EY KPMG Bain)
Led financial operations in a company with 10 billion annual revenue (mandatory)
Industry experience in manufacturing infrastructure technology processing or other capital-intensive sectors is highly valued.
Core Competencies
Advanced financial modeling capital structuring and investor relations
Proven record of capital raising M&A support and board-level reporting
Strategic mindset with a strong command of financial technologies and risk frameworks
Benefits
Career Growth: Defined CFO career path in a high-impact leadership role
Exposure: Opportunity to lead finance in a fast-scaling innovation-led company
Financial Strategy & Corporate Leadership Develop and execute long-term financial strategies to support rapid scale and profitability Partner with the board to drive high-level decision-making and strategic planning Investment & Capital Management Lead capital allocation, investor engagement, and fundraising strategy (equity and debt). Build robust financial models for new ventures, acquisitions, and internal investment cases Financial Planning & Operational Efficiency Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across business units. Implement performance tracking systems and drive cost optimization initiatives Compliance, Governance & Risk Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, Nigerian tax laws, and global financial regulations Establish internal controls, audit processes, and financial governance standards Stakeholder Engagement Liaise with auditors, regulators, banks, and investors to ensure financial transparency Represent Aventa in strategic financial negotiations, partnerships, and board meetings Technology & Transformation Lead digital finance initiatives including ERP implementation and automation. Drive adoption of analytics tools for real-time reporting and strategic forecasting Qualifications & Experience Education Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field MBA, CFA, CPA, or ACCA is strongly preferred Experience 7 10+ years of progressive financial leadership Ex-consultant from a top-tier firm (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, PwC, EY, KPMG, Bain) Led financial operations in a company with 10 billion+ annual revenue (mandatory) Industry experience in manufacturing, infrastructure, technology, processing, or other capital-intensive sectors is highly valued. Core Competencies Advanced financial modeling, capital structuring, and investor relations Proven record of capital raising, M&A support, and board-level reporting Strategic mindset with a strong command of financial technologies and risk frameworks
Employment Type
Full Time
