Finance Director at International NGO - Human Capital Partners (HCP)

Human Capital Partners (HCP) - Our client, an International NGO, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Director

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary
Strategic Financial management:

• Advise Finance Director, SMT, and country management on financial strategy, risk, and investments.
• Lead business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and preparation of the annual business plan.
• Identify and support initiatives that drive growth, efficiency, and financial sustainability.
• Provide financial analysis for Centre and social marketing operations, including sales trends, variances, and corrective actions.
• Monitor and map sales receipts, manage debtor aging, and collaborate with sales teams.

Business planning, Budgeting and Forecasting;

• Facilitate annual business planning and ensure timely submission.
• Work with Grant Unit, Program Department, and other stakeholders on budgets, rolling forecasts, and projections.
• Support channel leads in developing new business opportunities and market expansions.

Donor & Grant Management:

• Coordinate donor briefings and budget development per organization’s global standards.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, proposal costing, and programme budget monitoring.
• Allocate shared costs and monitor compliance with donor requirements.

Risk and Debt Management:

• Identify financial and non-financial risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Manage trade partner credit limits and debt reconciliations.
• Conduct contract reviews, risk assessments, and implement controls across cash, sales, and inventory processes.

Financial Analysis and Strategy:

• Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making and business reviews.
• Provide strategic recommendations for performance improvement and cost reduction.
• Develop business cases for new products and market opportunities.
• Oversee operational performance of key business partners, including distributors and suppliers.

Business & Commercial Support:

• Assess financial viability of ventures and pricing strategies.
• Develop business cases and ROI analyses for investments and service models.
• Support profitability analysis of social marketing and clinic networks.
• Advise on sustainability of centres and product viability using financial and operational data.

Audit, Tax & Compliance:

• Lead statutory and project audits, ensuring timely preparation of financial statements.
• Ensure accurate tax filings, compliance, and conduct periodic tax health checks.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and implement recommendations.
• Maintain compliance with the organization’s global standards, Nigerian laws, and donor requirements.

Requirements

• A master degree with minimum of 2nd class Upper division, and recognised professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, etc.
• 12 years’ post-NYSC experience in a similar role with an NGO/INGO or commercial sector
• Working knowledge of different donors KFW, ECHO DFI CIFF, GF etc.
• Ability to use ERP and SUN Accounting package and other accounting packages
• Advance excel skills preferred
• Ability to multitask, manage a workload and produce high quality, on-time work
• Good team player and flexible while working with other colleagues.

Application Closing Date
17th February, 2026.