Finance & Business Operations Lead at a Reputable Non-Governmental Organization

A reputable Non-Governmental Organization is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance & Business Operations Lead

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Two Years (Contract – Renewable based on performance)
Level: Lead
Reporting line: CEO
Supervises: Finance Analyst, Operations Manager, Finance Interns.

Job Summary

• The Finance & Business Operations Lead provides strategic and operational leadership across our organisation's financial management, donor compliance, administrative functions, and overall business operations.
• This role ensures effective resource stewardship, strong financial integrity, operational excellence, and compliance with NGO regulations and donor frameworks.
• The ideal candidate must be a highly analytical leader with a deep understanding of nonprofit financial systems, multi-donor funding environments, programme operations, and the operational structures that enable organisational efficiency and sustainability.

Job Description
Financial Leadership & Reporting:

• Oversee financial management across all donor-funded programmes and organisational operations.
• Develop and present accurate financial reports for donors, partners, management, and the Board.
• Prepare expenditure analyses, variance reports, burn-rate trackers, and financial narratives.
• Ensure compliance with donor guidelines, grant agreements, audit requirements, and NGO financial standards.
• Lead statutory, internal, and donor-specific audits and coordinate follow-up actions.
• Strengthen digital finance systems and adopt technology-driven solutions for automation.
• Monitor financial risks and implement mitigation measures.

Budgeting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Lead the annual budgeting cycle, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial planning.
• Provide budgeting support for fundraising, grant applications, and programme proposals.
• Oversee tax compliance including PAYE, VAT, WHT, pensions, and annual filings.
• Ensure timely reconciliations of programme accounts, bank accounts, ledgers, and vendor statements.
• Review and approve advances, retirements, requisitions, and supporting financial documentation.
• Conduct scenario planning and cost-efficiency analysis to support organisational decisions.

Business Operations Management:

• Oversee daily operations, including procurement, office administration, logistics, and facilities management.
• Ensure operational systems and structures align with NGO governance standards and donor requirements.
• Develop and enforce SOPs for finance, procurement, operations, and internal controls.
• Lead procurement planning, contract management, vendor due diligence, and value-for-money reviews.
• Ensure proper documentation, inventory management, and asset tracking.
• Coordinate operational support for programmes and cross-functional teams.

Compliance, Governance & Internal Controls:

• Ensure compliance with donor regulations, national laws, labour regulations, and NGO financial guidelines.
• Strengthen and monitor internal control systems across finance, procurement, and operations.
• Conduct regular compliance checks and internal audits.
• Maintain and update financial, procurement, and operational policies.
• Provide governance support for Board reporting, audits, and statutory documentation.

Strategic Business Support:

• Collaborate with the CEO to drive strategic planning, organizational performance, and operational efficiency.
• Provide timely dashboards, KPI reporting, and operational insights to leadership.
• Support organisational growth, new partnerships, expansion, and system optimisation.
• Implement process improvements and digital tools that enhance productivity and accountability.

People Leadership & Capacity Development:

• Supervise, mentor, and build capacity for finance, admin, and operations teams.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding processes within the finance and operations function.
• Conduct performance evaluations and develop plans for team members' growth and improvement.
• Train staff on budgeting, internal controls, compliance, donor guidelines, and operational processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 7–10 years of progressive professional experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Professional certification: ICAN, ACCA, CPA, CFA (completed or in progress).
• Proven experience in donor-funded NGO financial management (USAID, FCDO, EU, UN agencies, Foundations, Bilateral donors, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, NGO audit requirements, grant compliance, and management of multi-year donor budgets.
• Demonstrated experience managing procurement processes within an NGO context.
• Proficient in accounting and ERP systems (QuickBooks, Sage, Zoho, SAP, or similar).

Desirable:

• Master’s degree (MBA, MFIN, Economics, or related field).
• Experience working with gender-focused, social impact, or advocacy organisations.
• Exposure to organisational development and business operations strategy.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks for nonprofit governance in Nigeria and internationally.

Key Competencies:

• Financial Management & Analysis
• Donor Compliance & Audit Management
• Operational Excellence
• Internal Controls & Risk Management
• Leadership & People Management
• Strategic Thinking & Decision Making
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
• Ethical Conduct & Accountability
• Adaptability & Problem Solving.

Salary
N500,000 - N600,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
19th December, 2025.