Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Lheon Consulting Limited

Lheon Consulting Limited is a strategy development and talent consultancy company, devoted exclusively to career shaping and personal development activities.We work globally with professionals and experts in the financial sectors to offer resourceful training, assessment and recruitment services to financial and non-bank financial institutions through use of innovative technologies to achieve a perfect workplace.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Lagos
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Board of Directors
Industry: Microfinance / Financial Services

Job Summary

• We are looking for a strategic and detail-oriented Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial strategy, planning, and management of the organization.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in microfinance banking, strong knowledge of finance, public sector financing and managing regulatory institutions and a proven ability to optimize financial performance while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company’s growth.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning functions.
• Ensure full compliance with CBN, tax, and regulatory standards.
• Manage capital and funding requirements, including relationships with investors and financial institutions.
• Monitor financial performance, risk, and liquidity, ensuring optimal financial health.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reports to the CEO and Board.
• Lead and mentor the finance team.

Candidate Profile

• Interested candidates should possess an HND / Bachelor’s / Master`s Degree in any relevant field.
• Proven experience as a CFO or Senior Finance Executive in a Microfinance Bank or related financial services institution.
• Strong grasp of public sector lending, risk management, and capital planning.
• Excellent knowledge of CBN regulations, IFRS, and financial reporting standards.
• Strategic thinker with strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• ACA/ACCA/CPA certification preferred; MBA is an added advantage.
• Microfinance Certification (MCP) a must.

Application Closing Date
19th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Lheonconsultingltd@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Do not apply is you are not microfinance certified by CIBN.