Head of Finance (CFO Track) at Aventa

Aventa - We are a forward-thinking group of organizations delivering transformative projects across engineering, oil & gas, healthcare, and real estate sectors etc. Our operations are driven by technology, real-time data, and intelligent systems that improve decision-making and project efficiency. We are committed to building internal capacity using cutting-edge AI and automation tools to support sustainable, high-impact growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Finance (CFO Track)

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Job type: Full time

Job Description

• We are seeking a strategic and experienced finance professional to serve as Head of Finance, with a clear trajectory to becoming the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
• This role is central to Aventa’s continued growth and will lead all aspects of financial strategy, investment planning, and risk management.
• The successful candidate will bring a proven track record in high-growth environments, deep financial expertise, and strong leadership capabilities.
• They must have prior experience in top-tier consulting and must have led financial operations in an organization with annual revenues exceeding ₦10 billion.

Please Note, Only candidates with:

• Ex-consulting experience from firms such as McKinsey, Deloitte, BCG, Bain, PwC, KPMG, or EY, and
• Direct financial leadership in a company with ₦50 billion+ in annual revenue will be considered.

Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Corporate Leadership:

• Develop and execute long-term financial strategies to support rapid scale and profitability
• Partner with the board to drive high-level decision-making and strategic planning

Investment & Capital Management:

• Lead capital allocation, investor engagement, and fundraising strategy (equity and debt).
• Build robust financial models for new ventures, acquisitions, and internal investment cases

Financial Planning & Operational Efficiency:

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across business units.
• Implement performance tracking systems and drive cost optimization initiatives

Compliance, Governance & Risk:

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, Nigerian tax laws, and global financial regulations
• Establish internal controls, audit processes, and financial governance standards

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaise with auditors, regulators, banks, and investors to ensure financial transparency
• Represent Aventa in strategic financial negotiations, partnerships, and board meetings

Technology & Transformation:

• Lead digital finance initiatives including ERP implementation and automation.
• Drive adoption of analytics tools for real-time reporting and strategic forecasting

Job Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field
• MBA, CFA, CPA, or ACCA is strongly preferred

Experience:

• 7–10+ years of progressive financial leadership
• Ex-consultant from a top-tier firm (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, PwC, EY, KPMG, Bain)
• Led financial operations in a company with ₦10 billion+ annual revenue (mandatory)
• Industry experience in manufacturing, infrastructure, technology, processing, or other capital-intensive sectors is highly valued.

Core Competencies:

• Advanced financial modeling, capital structuring, and investor relations
• Proven record of capital raising, M&A support, and board-level reporting
• Strategic mindset with a strong command of financial technologies and risk frameworks.

Salary

• N400,000 - N1,200,000 / Month, based on experience and technical skill level.

Benefits

• Career Growth: Defined CFO career path in a high-impact leadership role
• Exposure: Opportunity to lead finance in a fast-scaling, innovation-led company

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online