Finance Manager (Logistics Company)
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Job Title: Finance Manager (Logistics Company)
Location: Ikeja Lagos
About our client
Our client is a provider of end-to-end logistics solutions to businesses and institutions across Nigeria.
Job Summary:
The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing budgeting reporting compliance and cost optimization while supporting strategic growth in a dynamic logistics and supply chain environment. This role requires sound knowledge of the Nigerian financial regulatory landscape taxation and logistics cost structures.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Management:
- Develop and implement the companys financial strategy in alignment with business goals.
- Provide financial forecasts risk analysis and strategic input to support decision-making.
- Lead annual budgeting forecasting and financial planning processes.
Financial Reporting & Compliance:
- Oversee timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS/GAAP.
- Ensure compliance with all tax regulatory and legal requirements.
- Liaise with external auditors tax advisors and regulatory bodies.
Operational Finance:
- Monitor cash flow accounts investments and asset management.
- Optimize working capital and manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.
- Drive cost-saving initiatives and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across departments.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead and mentor the finance and accounting team ensuring high performance and continuous development.
- Establish effective internal controls and financial procedures.
Business Partnering & Support:
- Collaborate with logistics operations procurement and sales teams to ensure financial insights support business operations.
- Support pricing strategies contract negotiations and cost analysis for logistics projects and services.
Systems & Process Improvement:
- Oversee financial systems and ERP platforms to enhance automation and data accuracy.
- Implement and improve processes for better reporting control and decision-making.
- Interface with the Board of Directors and present at Board Committee Meetings.
- Engage with external stakeholders; banks tax authorities clients etc.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field; Masters degree or MBA preferred.
- Professional certification (e.g. ACA CPA ACCA CMA) is highly desirable.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience with at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
- Industry experience in logistics supply chain transportation retail coldchain or related sectors.
- Strong analytical strategic-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in financial software (e.g. Sage Microsoft 360 QuickBooks or other ERP systems).
- Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic and commercial acumen
- Strong ethical foundation and integrity
- Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Presentation skills
Method of Application
Requirements
Job Title: Finance Manager (Logistics Company)
Location: Ikeja Lagos
About our client
Our client is a provider of end-to-end logistics solutions to businesses and institutions across Nigeria.
Job Summary:
The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing budgeting reporting compliance and cost optimization while supporting strategic growth in a dynamic logistics and supply chain environment. This role requires sound knowledge of the Nigerian financial regulatory landscape taxation and logistics cost structures.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Management:
- Develop and implement the companys financial strategy in alignment with business goals.
- Provide financial forecasts risk analysis and strategic input to support decision-making.
- Lead annual budgeting forecasting and financial planning processes.
Financial Reporting & Compliance:
- Oversee timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS/GAAP.
- Ensure compliance with all tax regulatory and legal requirements.
- Liaise with external auditors tax advisors and regulatory bodies.
Operational Finance:
- Monitor cash flow accounts investments and asset management.
- Optimize working capital and manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.
- Drive cost-saving initiatives and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across departments.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead and mentor the finance and accounting team ensuring high performance and continuous development.
- Establish effective internal controls and financial procedures.
Business Partnering & Support:
- Collaborate with logistics operations procurement and sales teams to ensure financial insights support business operations.
- Support pricing strategies contract negotiations and cost analysis for logistics projects and services.
Systems & Process Improvement:
- Oversee financial systems and ERP platforms to enhance automation and data accuracy.
- Implement and improve processes for better reporting control and decision-making.
- Interface with the Board of Directors and present at Board Committee Meetings.
- Engage with external stakeholders; banks tax authorities clients etc.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field; Masters degree or MBA preferred.
- Professional certification (e.g. ACA CPA ACCA CMA) is highly desirable.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience with at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
- Industry experience in logistics supply chain transportation retail coldchain or related sectors.
- Strong analytical strategic-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in financial software (e.g. Sage Microsoft 360 QuickBooks or other ERP systems).
- Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic and commercial acumen
- Strong ethical foundation and integrity
- Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Presentation skills
Method of Application
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Shipping & Receiving
- Inventory Control
- Data Entry
- AS400
- Transportation Management Systems
- EDI
- Microsoft Outlook
- Warehouse Experience
- Office Experience
- Dispatching
- Microsoft Excel
- Logistics
