Head of Finance

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Head of Finance to lead the financial strategy planning and operations of a premium hospitality organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and managing a robust finance function ensuring sound financial governance regulatory compliance and strategic decision-making that supports sustainable business growth.

This role requires a finance leader with strong analytical capabilities exceptional business acumen and experience managing complex financial operations budgeting forecasting capital expenditure and multi-revenue business models.

• Develop and implement the organizations financial strategy in alignment with business objectives.

• Lead all financial planning budgeting forecasting and long-term financial modelling activities.

• Prepare annual budgets rolling forecasts and financial performance reports for executive management.

• Manage cash flow liquidity working capital and treasury operations to ensure financial stability.

• Oversee capital expenditure planning procurement payments vendor management and investment monitoring.

• Develop and maintain financial models for revenue forecasting pricing strategies profitability analysis and business expansion.

• Establish and manage robust internal controls financial policies and governance frameworks.

• Oversee all accounting operations including accounts payable accounts receivable payroll fixed assets and general ledger management.

• Ensure timely preparation of monthly quarterly and annual management accounts and financial statements.

• Coordinate statutory audits and liaise with external auditors tax consultants regulatory agencies and financial institutions.

• Ensure full compliance with Nigerian financial regulations tax laws and statutory obligations including FIRS PAYE Pension NSITF NHF and Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) requirements.

• Oversee membership billing collections revenue assurance and financial reconciliation processes.

• Monitor business performance through financial analysis KPI reporting and variance analysis providing recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Evaluate investment opportunities business risks and financial implications of strategic initiatives.

• Advise executive management on financial strategy pricing profitability cost optimization and capital allocation decisions.

• Develop financial policies standard operating procedures and reporting frameworks to enhance operational efficiency.

• Lead mentor and develop the finance team while fostering a culture of accountability accuracy and continuous improvement.

• Manage relationships with banks investors financial partners and key external stakeholders.

• Support contract negotiations commercial agreements and procurement decisions from a financial perspective.

• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all financial information and organizational assets.

• Perform other duties assigned by management.

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Economics Business Administration or a related discipline.

• Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN ACCA ACA or an equivalent internationally recognized certification is mandatory.

• Minimum of 5 years progressive post-qualification experience with at least 2 years in a senior finance leadership or management role.

• Previous experience within hospitality healthcare real estate private membership clubs luxury services or other service-oriented industries will be an added advantage.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS financial reporting standards taxation corporate finance budgeting and financial controls.

• Proven experience managing cash flow capital expenditure treasury operations and financial planning.

• Experience overseeing procurement finance contract management vendor payments and foreign exchange transactions is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated experience establishing financial systems controls reporting structures and finance operations.

• Advanced financial modelling forecasting and business analysis skills.

• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage QuickBooks Microsoft Dynamics SAP Oracle Zoho Books or similar ERP systems.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial reporting skills.

• Strong analytical problem-solving leadership and decision-making abilities.

• Excellent communication presentation and stakeholder management skills.

• High ethical standards integrity discretion and professionalism.

• Must reside in Abuja or be willing to relocate.

• Financial Strategy & Planning

• Budgeting & Forecasting

• Financial Reporting

• Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Financial Modelling

• Business & Commercial Analysis

• Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Corporate Governance

• Leadership & Team Management

• Procurement & Contract Finance

• ERP & Accounting Systems

• Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Decision-Making & Problem Solving

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.

• Achievement of budget and profitability targets.

• Effective cash flow and working capital management.

• Compliance with statutory tax and regulatory requirements.

• Reduction in operational costs and financial inefficiencies.

• Timely completion of audits and financial reconciliations.

• Accuracy of forecasting and financial models.

• Effectiveness of internal controls and risk management systems.

• Timely vendor payments and efficient procurement financial management.

• Overall financial health and sustainability of the organization.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to using Head of Finance Abuja as the subject of the email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.