Chief Finance Officer at Layer3

Layer3 is one of the fastest growing network and security infrastructure companies in West Africa, providing award-winning services, including managed and cloud services, network security, IT infrastructure management, virtualization and mobile device management solutions. Our unique model integrates best-of-breed technologies from global leaders such as Juniper Networks, Blue Coat, Polycom, AirWatch, F5, Extreme Networks and VMware, coupled with our next-generation metro fiber networks, to offer unparalleled services and after sales support to some of the most demanding customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Finance Officer

Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-time

Role Overview

• The CFO will be a strategic business partner to the CEO and Executive Team, providing financial leadership to support the company’s growth agenda.
• The role requires a leader who is both strategic and hands-on, capable of driving profitability, improving cash flow, strengthening internal controls, managing risk, and preparing the organization for expansion and investment.

Responsibilties
Financial Strategy & Leadership:

• Develop and execute The Company’s financial strategy aligned with the multi-year growth plan.
• Lead financial planning across Cloud, Network Infrastructure, Broadband, and Managed Services.
• Drive profitability improvement, cost optimization, and revenue assurance strategies.
• Advise the CEO on capital allocation, pricing models, new businesses, and geographic expansion.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Management:

• Lead annual budgeting and long-range financial planning.
• Implement rolling forecasts and scenario planning tools.
• Oversee KPIs and management reporting for each business unit.
• Strengthen financial discipline across all departments.

Treasury, Cash Flow & Working Capital Management:

• Optimize working capital, liquidity, and banking relationships. 
• Implement robust receivables, collections, and payables management.
• Oversee treasury operations and loan facilities.

Capital Raise & Investment Management:

•  Lead capital raise efforts (equity, debt, infrastructure financing).
• Support project financing for cloud availability zones, network expansion, and AI GPU clusters.
• Structure partnerships with banks, DFIs, and investors.

Financial Operations & Compliance:

• Oversee financial operations, accounting, audit, and tax planning.
• Ensure timely financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Strengthen internal controls and reduce financial leakage.
• Lead internal audit, compliance, and enterprise risk management.

Revenue Assurance & Pricing:

• Implement revenue assurance across all product lines.
• Support pricing strategy, cost modeling, and margin optimization.
• Establish financial guardrails for contracts and vendor agreements.

Procurement, Cost Control & Vendor Management:

• Oversee procurement governance and value-for-money processes.
• Lead cost optimization across infrastructure and operations.
• Support vendor negotiations with OEMs and technology partners.

Team Leadership & Culture:

• Build a high-performing finance team.
• Mentor and develop successors for key roles.
• Promote accountability, transparency, and excellence.

Key Financial Performance KPIs & Expectations

• Revenue Growth rate
• Gross and Net Profit Margin
• EBITDA Margin
• Working Capital
• Cost to Income Ratio
• Interest Income
• Return of Capital Employed (ROCE)
• Return on Equity (ROE)
• Budget Implementation (Revenue and Cost)
• Cost savings Delivered
• Debt/Equity Ratio
• Project ROI.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
• MBA, ACCA, ACA, CFA, or equivalent is required.
• 10 - 15 years’ experience with at least 2 years in senior leadership (CFO, FC, Head of Finance).
• Experience in technology, cloud, telecommunications, or infrastructure preferred.
• Proven experience in capital raise, treasury, and investor relations.
• Strong IFRS, tax, compliance, and regulatory knowledge.
• Track record of improving profitability, cashflow, and internal controls.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic financial leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and board-level reporting ability
• High integrity and sound judgment
• Ability to lead through change and fast growth
• Execution-driven and detail-oriented.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications to: careers@layer3.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email