Finance Lead at Strivo Labs

At Strivo Labs, we are passionate about helping businesses scale with speed and precision. We specialise in providing end-to-end digital solutions, from custom design and MVP development to automation and content creation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Lead

Locations: Lagos

Job Description

• To manage Strivo’s finance function end-to-end, including accounting, financial planning, reporting, and compliance, while providing strategic insights to support business growth and investor readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including accounting, reconciliation, and cash flow management.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Implement and monitor internal financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, NDPR, IFRS, and other statutory requirements.
• Partner with business and product leads to evaluate financial performance of projects and new initiatives.
• Support fundraising and investor relations with financial models and due diligence documents.
• Monitor unit economics and margins for e-commerce and financial service offerings.
• Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and grow the finance team.

KPIs:

• Timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Budget vs actual performance variance.
• Cash flow stability and liquidity management.
• Compliance with tax, audit, and regulatory obligations.
• Cost optimization and margin improvement.
• Finance team development and retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Professional certifications (ACA, ACCA, CFA, CPA) strongly preferred.
• 5–8 years’ progressive experience in finance/accounting roles.
• At least 3-5 years in a Finance Lead/Finance Manager role.
• Experience working in high-growth e-commerce, payments, or financial services companies.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS, GAAP).
• Experience in e-commerce, payments, fintech, or marketplace environments.
• Proven ability to set up and lead a finance function in a scaling company.
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001/22301 financial controls a plus).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High integrity, accountability, and leadership qualities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, Salary expectations, and a short note on why they’re the right fit to: hiring@strivolabs.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.