Finance Lead at a Management Consulting and Business Advisory Firm - Alan & Grant

Alan & Grant - Our client, a management consulting and business advisory firm delivering top-tier advisory and technical services to philanthropic foundations, international organizations, donors, governments, non-profits, and corporations.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Lead

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The Finance Lead will drive strategic financial management across the organization, overseeing treasury, investments, financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and enterprise-wide reporting.
• This role requires a seasoned finance professional with deep expertise in financial strategy, investment assessment, risk management, and corporate finance operations.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Develop and execute the organization’s financial strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Partner with executive leadership to define financial goals, KPIs, and capital allocation plans.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, funding structures, and business cases.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management:

• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure operational liquidity.
• Manage working capital, banking relationships, and investment of surplus funds.
• Implement treasury policies, optimize cash cycles, and monitor debt and financing arrangements.

Investment & Financial Analysis:

• Conduct financial modeling for investments, project financing, and scenario planning.
• Perform sensitivity analyses, DCF valuations, and profitability assessments.
• Evaluate funding structures, ROI, and risk-adjusted returns.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Management:

• Lead the preparation of organizational budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans
• Monitor project budgets and expenditures, ensuring cost discipline.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities without compromising business objectives.

Financial Reporting & Dashboarding:

• Deliver accurate, timely financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Build dashboards using Excel, Power BI, or other BI tools for real-time monitoring.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights for both finance and non-finance stakeholders

Compliance & Contract Management:

• Ensure adherence to IFRS, tax regulations, and local financial laws.
• Manage financial compliance for contracts, billing, and milestone reporting.
• Support audit processes and maintain strong internal controls.

ERP & Process Optimization:

• Implement and maintain enterprise financial systems (ERP, accounting tools).
• Streamline financial processes, emphasizing automation, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Promote best practices in reporting, analysis, and governance.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

• Mentor finance staff and support capacity building within the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategy with operational needs.
• Communicate financial insights and recommendations effectively to leadership and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• M.Sc. in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management, or related field. MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, consulting, project finance, treasury, or investment management.
• Proven experience in private-sector financial management, financial modeling, and investment analysis.
• Strong track record of leading finance teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Financial Modeling: DCF, scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, project finance modeling.
• ERP & Accounting Systems: Zoho, QuickBooks, other enterprise financial systems.
• Ability to manage complex financial data and translate into actionable business insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.