Finance & HR Lead – Engineering / Project-Based Operations at Safety Consultants Solutions Provider

Safety Consultants Solutions Provider (SCSP) is a leading service provider of Operational Risk Management Service for Protection of Life, Environment, Asset and Business Continuity. In the course of doing business over the past 15 years, we have identified skills and knowledge gaps in Fire and Security Risk Assessment, Engineering and Construction as a critical challenge to business and society at large. SCSP business strategy is to provide quality engineering solutions and consultancy services that rely on innovation as a core disquisition.

SCSP adopt holistic approach to the critical aspects of customer requirements. The effective management of technical safety, risk, and reliability is one of the first priorities in any construction, oil, and gas development project. Production facilities are usually quite complex, and often located in unique environments that are almost always hostile, with plenty of potential for safety breaches, negative environmental impact or loss-making downtime.

The ability to predict and prevent or mitigate undesirable events is the single most important factor in achieving business success – in the construction, banking, oil & gas industry, and in the energy sector at large. We, Safety Consultants and Solution Provider are here to ensure business continuity and life safety by creating an enabling environment. SCSP evolve to meet industries’ needs through our different services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance & HR Lead - Engineering / Project-Based Operations

Location: Lagos
Reporting Line: Managing Director / Business Services Director

Role Profile

• The Finance & HR Lead is a key business support role responsible for strengthening SCSP’s financial governance, project cost control, and human capital management across engineering and consultancy operations.
• The role supports project delivery by ensuring sound financial planning, transparent reporting, effective internal controls, and compliant HR administration aligned with IFRS, labour regulations, client requirements, and ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems.
• The position requires strong experience in project-based organizations, with the ability to support multiple concurrent projects, manage project finances, oversee workforce mobilization, and ensure continuous compliance with internal and external standards.

Key Responsibilities
Finance & Project Cost Management:

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management for corporate and project operations.
• Establish and manage project cost control systems, including budget tracking, cost-to-complete, and variance analysis.
• Maintain accurate online accounting books and ensure timely IFRS-compliant financial reporting.
• Manage internal financial controls, approvals, and segregation of duties across projects and corporate functions.
• Support project financial close-out, audits, and management reporting.
• Ensure proper accounting and safeguarding of financial and physical assets.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in compliance with IFRS and company financing policies.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Ensure compliance with tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements relevant to engineering and consultancy operations.

Human Resources & Administration:

• Oversee HR administration for project-based and corporate staff, including recruitment coordination, mobilization, payroll, contracts, and personnel records.
• Support performance management, staff development, and workforce planning aligned with project demands.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, client requirements, and internal HR policies.
• Provide administrative leadership, including planning, organizing, reporting, and budgeting functions.

Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015):

• Ensure finance, HR, and administrative processes comply with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Lead the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of QMS processes within business support functions.
• Plan, conduct, and report internal audits and support management reviews and corrective actions.

Leadership & Governance:

• Provide leadership and guidance to finance and HR team members.
• Support management decision-making through accurate financial and workforce data.
• Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Key Deliverables

• Accurate and timely IFRS-compliant financial and management reports.
• Effective project cost control and budget performance across all projects.
• Robust internal financial controls with minimal audit findings.
• Fully compliant HR and administrative records for all staff and projects.
• Successful ISO 9001:2015 internal audits and continuous improvement actions.
• Timely project financial close-out and audit readiness.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business Administration, Engineering Management, or related field.
• Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIPM or equivalent) is required or highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7–10 years’ experience in finance and/or HR roles within engineering, construction, or project-based organizations.
• Strong understanding of project costing, contract administration, and consultancy operations.
• Proven experience implementing IFRS and ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems.
• High level of integrity, strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills.

Application Closing Date
3rd February, 2026.

How To Apply 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: talent@scspng.com using the Job title as the subject of the email.