Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Talent Towers

Talent Towers is a premier recruitment and talent management firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. Our core expertise lies in connecting businesses with top-tier talent across diverse industries. With a focus on providing customized and innovative recruitment solutions, we ensure that every client’s unique workforce needs are met with efficiency, professionalism, and speed.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• The Group CFO will oversee the finance function at the corporate level for a diverse healthcare group with multiple subsidiaries. The CFO will ensure the sound financial management of the group, drive performance improvements across finance and business operations, and align financial and business strategies with the Group’s long-term goals.
• This role will also involve leading and managing Finance Managers across the Group's subsidiaries, developing robust financial policies, systems, and processes, and providing strategic financial direction. Additionally, the CFO will have oversight of the Business Analysis, Contracting & Support team, which includes Bidding, Sales Operations & Support, Business Analysis, and Planning & Contracting services. Effective oversight & collaboration with Supply Chain teams across the subsidiaries will be expected of the role holder to ensure financial and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy:

• Oversee financial operations for the Group and all subsidiaries.
• Develop and implement the financial strategy aligned with the Group's business goals.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and guidance to the executive team.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and ensure budget adherence.
• Direct long-term financial planning, including risk management and capital allocation strategies.

Financial Operations Management:

• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversee the preparation of financial reports, statements, and audits for corporate and subsidiary levels.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax laws, and financial reporting standards.
• Monitor and manage working capital, cash flow, and treasury operations.

Business Analysis, Contracting & Support Oversight:

• Lead and manage the Business Analysis, Contracting & Support team.
• Oversee business planning, bidding processes, sales operations, and contract management.
• Ensure strong alignment between financial strategy and business operations for optimal outcomes.
• Provide strategic financial support to business development and bidding activities
• Support the development of sales forecasts, business analysis reports, and contracting strategies.

Collaboration & Oversight:

• Manage and collaborate with Finance Managers across all subsidiaries
• Work closely with subsidiary Supply Chain teams to streamline cost-effective and efficient financial practices.
• Support cross-functional teams in developing financial models for strategic projects, including Public-Private partnerships.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and mentor the finance teams across the group and subsidiaries.
• Develop talent within the finance function and the Business Analysis, Contracting & Support team, ensuring continuous professional development.
• Foster a collaborative working environment between the finance, business operations, and contracting teams.

Business Growth & Partnerships:

• Support M&A activity and other business expansion projects, including the development of financial models and due diligence.
• Play a key role in the financial structuring of Public-Private and Private-Private partnerships.
• Ensure financial performance aligns with corporate strategic goals and growth objectives.

Person Specification
Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• ACA or ACCA professional qualifications are required.
• MBA or advanced degree in finance is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10–15 years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles, ideally within a healthcare group or multinational.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing financial operations across multiple subsidiaries/business units.
• Proven track record of strategic financial planning and risk management.
• Experience overseeing business analysis, contracting, and support functions, including bidding and sales operations.
• Experience working with Public-Private and/or Private-Private partnerships is a plus.
• Experience in industries such as pharmaceuticals, wellness, manufacturing, and real estate would be an advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong financial acumen and business awareness.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and motivate teams.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, capable of influencing at the executive level.
• Deep understanding of regulatory compliance and financial governance.
• Ability to work in a complex, multi-business environment and manage competing priorities.

Behavioral Competencies:

• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proactive and results-oriented, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Application Closing Date
22nd October, 2024.