Head, Financial Control (CFO) at a Leading Manufacturing Company - Maurice Xandra Solutions Limited

Maurice Xandra Solutions Limited - Our client, a manufacturing company based in Nnewi, Anambra State, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Financial Control (CFO)

Location: Anambra
Job Type: Full-time
Reports TO: CEO
Department: Finance & Accounts

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking to hire a Head, Financial Control (Chief Financial Officer) to provide strategic financial leadership for the organization.
• The role is responsible for ensuring the company has the capital required for growth, the financial resilience to withstand market volatility, and a clear, disciplined path to long-term profitability.

Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Planning & Capital Allocation:

• Evaluate expansion strategies
• Determine the capital structure of the organization to fund operations while minimizing the cost of capital.
• Appraising and approving large-scale Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) for capacity and business expansion.

Risk Management & Hedging:

• Commodity hedging, through managing the risk of price spikes in raw materials (e.g., copper, aluminum, and compounds) using financial derivatives, forecasting and forward contracts.
• Manage foreign exchange (FX) exposure.
• Ensure the company has adequate insurance and contingency funds for supply chain disruptions or factory disasters.

Investor Relations & Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as a key advisor to the CEO and the Board of Directors on the financial health and strategic direction of the Company.
• Managing relationships with private investors, commercial banks, and credit rating agencies.
• Leading negotiations for credit lines, term loans, or preparing the company for investors and lenders.

Performance Orchestration & Profitability:

• Reviewing the entire manufacturing process to identify where the company can gain a competitive advantage through cost leadership or premium pricing.
• Driving the implementation of advanced ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and AI-driven analytics to move from "reporting the past" to "predicting the future."
• Leading the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, which is increasingly vital for manufacturing companies to secure green financing and maintain social licenses to operate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree: Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
• An MBA (with a finance focus) or a Master’s in Finance (MSF) is highly preferred.
• Professional Certifications; ACCA, CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CMA (Certified Management Accountant).
• 8 to 10 years in senior finance roles (e.g., Financial Controller, Finance Director, or Head of Finance).
• Experience in cost accounting and plant operations is non-negotiable. You must understand how raw materials transform into finished goods and how that reflects on a balance sheet.
• A track record of raising debt, managing equity, or overseeing M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) activities.
• Proven experience leading large-scale projects, such as an ERP implementation or a digital transformation initiative.
• Visionary mind-set with ability to anticipate financial risks and opportunities.
• High integrity and commitment to transparency and compliance.
• Decisive, resilient, and adaptable in complex business environments.

Application Closing Date
9th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@mauricexandra.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.