Corporate Finance & Treasury Manager

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Duties)

Debt Financing & Capital Structure

• Lead the sourcing structuring negotiation and execution of debt facilities term loans working capital lines bonds and DFI/development finance funding with local and international lenders.
• Manage ongoing lender relationships covenant compliance drawdown requests and financial reporting obligations under existing facilities.
• Evaluate capital structure alternatives and recommend the optimal mix of debt and equity to fund capital expenditure and growth plans.

Equity & Capital Raising

• Support equity raising and capital-raising processes end-to-end including investor targeting due diligence coordination data room management and term sheet/SPA review alongside legal and advisory teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with investment banks private equity/venture capital investors DFIs and financial advisors on live and prospective fundraising initiatives.
• Prepare investment memoranda financial models valuation analyses and management presentations for investor and lender engagements.

Financial Strategy Planning & Analysis

• Develop and maintain the Companys medium- to long-term financial strategy and capital allocation plan in line with business growth objectives.
• Build and maintain robust financial models (DCF scenario and sensitivity analysis financing structures) to support funding and investment decisions.
• Support evaluation of M&A opportunities joint ventures and strategic partnerships from a financial structuring and funding perspective.

Stakeholder Board & Investor Reporting

• Prepare board papers financing proposals and investor/lender updates on funding status capital structure and financial strategy.
• Represent the Finance function in engagements with lenders rating agencies investors and other external capital providers.

Treasury Oversight (Strategic)

• Provide strategic oversight of foreign exchange exposure management ensuring FX sourcing and hedging decisions align with CBN regulations and the Companys risk appetite.
• Oversee preparation of the 13-week rolling cash flow forecast and guide funding decisions across all the entities.
• Own the banking relationship strategy facility terms.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the line manager.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum) & SKILLS

• HND/. in Finance Accounting Economics or a related discipline; MBA or MSc in Finance is an added advantage.
• Professional qualification (ACA ACCA CIMA CPA CFA or equivalent) is strongly required.
• Minimum of 5-10 years progressive experience in corporate finance and/or treasury with a demonstrable track record of structuring and closing debt facilities and/or leading equity or capital-raising processes.
• Experience in telecoms infrastructure or another capital-intensive sector is a strong advantage.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills (DCF LBO/financing structures scenario and sensitivity analysis).
• Demonstrable experience engaging DFIs banks private equity/venture capital investors and advisors on funding transactions.
• Working knowledge of treasury operations FX management cash/liquidity forecasting bank reconciliation sufficient to provide oversight and review even where day-to-day execution is delegated.
• Sound judgement in evaluating funding options and prioritizing capital allocation under liquidity constraints with the confidence to defend recommendations to senior leadership and the Board.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills with banks investors and financial institutions.
• Proven people leadership an excellent team player.
• High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive financial information funding transactions and investor relationships.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines across financing transactions and month-end/payment cycles with minimal supervision.