Finance Manager at First Excelsia Professional Services Limited

FirstExcelsia is a firm of highly versatile and renowned Human Resources, Organisational Development and Management consultants with operations across several states in Nigeria. We have an in-depth understanding of the Nigerian business terrain and we are very passionate about partnering with indigenous organisations to develop glocalised HR solutions, processes and structures required to develop and effectively drive our clients' corporate strategies. The firm commenced operations in 2016 and currently has a team of consultants that have successfully managed numerous Organisational Development, Human Resources and Management Consulting projects in varying leadership capacities across all sectors of the Nigerian Economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager (Project Finance and Controls)

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Engineering

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Manager with strong project management and project finance expertise to oversee the company’s financial operations while supporting the planning, execution, and financial control of engineering and system integration projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the company’s financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Manage cash flow, financial reporting, and working capital requirements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, financial reporting standards, and statutory requirements.
• Develop project budgets, cost estimates, and financial models for engineering and automation projects.
• Implement project cost control mechanisms to ensure projects remain within budget.
• Support management with financial analysis for business decisions, investments, and expansion opportunities.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement financial policies, controls, and reporting frameworks.
• Improve financial systems integration with project management tools.
• Build and maintain a high-performance finance team.
• Provide training and guidance on financial controls and project finance practices.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• MBA or Master’s degree in Finance or Business Administration is an advantage.
• Minimum 7–8 years of SOLID experience in finance or accounting.
• Minimum 3–5 years in project finance or project cost management.
• Minimum 3 years as a Finance Manager
• Experience in engineering, construction or technology project related environments is highly preferred.
• Strong financial analysis and project budgeting skills
• Knowledge of project financial controls and contract finance
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and MS Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Monthly Net Remuneration

• N250,000 - N500,000

Application Closing Date
29th April, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to talentsearch@firstexcelsia.com using “Finance Manager” as the subject of the mail.