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 organization's 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.
Bachelor's 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 hiring@mysigma.io using "Head of Finance – Abuja" as the subject of the email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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