Protégé Management is a premier boutique Executive Search and a Human Resource Consulting organisation that offers both national and international companies bespoke human capital consulting products and services across diverse sectors.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: CEO/Board of Directors
Job Summary
- The CFO will be responsible to build scalable financial systems, ensure compliance, and turn data into decisions in driving financial strategy, ensuring fiscal health, and supporting sustainable business growth.
- This position requires strong financial leadership to oversee budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and compliance while optimizing financial performance in the leasing industry.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting:
- Building scalable accounting processes, managing accounts receivable/payable, and overseeing payroll.
- Oversee preparation and consolidation of financial statements (in line with IFRS & local GAAP).
- Ensure timely reporting to management, regulators, and investors.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity management across subsidiaries.
Funding & Capital Management:
- Leading fundraising efforts, negotiating terms with investors (VCs), and managing equity dilution.
- Structure funding models for projects and working capital requirements.
- Assess M&A opportunities, partnerships, and capital raising strategies.
Taxation & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with all tax regulations and optimize tax efficiency.
- Oversee internal controls, risk management frameworks, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate statutory audits and liaise with external auditors.
Strategic Leadership:
- Producing regular, transparent financial reports and presenting to the Board of Directors.
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with group objectives.
- Advise the CEO and Board on financial performance, risk management, and investment opportunities.
- Lead group-level financial planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):
- Creating and updating financial models, budgeting, forecasting, and tracking key business metrics.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead, mentor, and build capacity within the finance team across subsidiaries.
- Implement performance management frameworks for finance staff.
- Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and excellence.
KPIs
Financial Strategy & Reporting:
- Accuracy and timeliness of group financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual).
- Implementation of financial strategies approved by the Board.
Tax & Compliance:
- Zero penalties or fines from tax/regulatory authorities.
- Timely completion of annual audits (within statutory deadlines).
- Percentage reduction in tax liabilities through efficient structuring.
Access to Finance & Capital Management:
- Amount of funding raised (equity, debt, grants) within the year.
- Cost of capital compared to industry benchmarks.
- Cash flow coverage ratio maintained above required thresholds.
Operational Efficiency:
- Reduction in financial leakages or inefficiencies (measured annually).
- Implementation of group-wide ERP or financial management systems.
- Working capital cycle improvements (receivables, payables, inventory).
Leadership & Team Development:
- Staff retention rate in the finance team.
- Percentage of finance staff achieving professional certifications.
- Employee satisfaction score within the finance department.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics (Master’s / MBA preferred).
- Professional certifications: ICAN, ACCA, CFA, or CPA required.
- 12+ years’ progressive experience in finance leadership, with at least 5 years as CFO/Finance Director in a group or conglomerate structure.
- Strong knowledge of taxation, audit processes, IFRS, and financial compliance.
- Proven track record of raising capital and managing banking/investor relations.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
Key Skills:
- Financial strategy & risk management.
- Taxation, audit, and compliance expertise.
- Capital raising & investor relations.
- Analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Leadership, communication, and negotiation.
Application Closing Date
5th April, 2026.