Group Head, Finance at Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited

Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited (formerly Moody International Nigeria Limited) was established in 1996 as a partnership between Moody International Group and Nigerian investors. Since commencing operations in March 1997 the company continues to grow and exerts its presence in numerous Projects in the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Group Head, Finance

Location: Lagos

About the Role

• The Group Head, Finance provides strategic financial leadership to ensure strong financial governance, sustainable profitability, and regulatory compliance.
• The role oversees financial planning, treasury management, reporting, risk management, internal controls, and capital allocation to support business growth and operational stability.

Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Corporate Advisory:

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Provide financial modeling and analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Advise executive management and the Board on financial performance and risks.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and capital expenditure proposals.

 Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Reporting:

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Monitor financial performance against approved budgets.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of management accounts and statutory reports.
• Oversee compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

 Treasury & Working Capital Management:

• Manage liquidity, cash flow planning, and capital structure.
• Oversee banking relationships and funding arrangements.
• Optimize working capital and cost efficiency.

 Risk Management & Internal Controls:

• Establish robust internal control frameworks.
• Implement financial governance policies and procedures.
• Oversee internal and external audits.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.

 Cost Optimization & Profitability Management:

• Monitor cost structures and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Analyze revenue streams and margin performance.
• Provide financial insights to improve operational profitability.

 Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead and develop the finance team across the organization.
• Drive a culture of accountability, compliance, and high performance.
• Mentor senior finance managers and build succession pipelines.

Job Requirements
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACA, ACCA) required.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification preferred.
• 12 - 15 years progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in oil & gas, energy, or similar capital-intensive industry preferred.
• Strategic financial leadership
• Advanced financial analysis and forecasting
• Strong governance and compliance orientation
• Risk management expertise
• Executive presence and board-level reporting skills.

Application Closing Date
19th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online