Head of Finance and Administration at Future Moves Recruitment Agency (FMR Agency) - 2 Openings

Future Moves Recruitment Agency (FMR Agency) is an End to end HR Company in Nigeria placing quality candidates to quality Companies alongside other services. This time, our client in the REAL ESTATE/CONSTRUCTION industry is looking for a well experienced and competent Head of Finance and Administration.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Finance and Administration

Locations: Abuja (FCT) and Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Real Estate Investment & Construction

Role Overview

• We are seeking a high-calibre Head of Finance and Administration to lead financial governance, risk management, and operational finance within a fast-growing real estate investment and construction business.
• This role is designed for a dynamic, detail-oriented finance leader with strong grounding in audit, corporate assurance, and financial operations, ideally from a Big 4 background.
• The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making, while building robust financial systems to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Control:

• Oversee end-to-end financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial statements and management reports
• Implement strong internal controls across all financial processes
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and capital allocation strategies

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory, tax, and statutory requirements
• Strengthen governance frameworks and financial control systems
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and financial institutions

Audit & Assurance:

• Lead internal audit processes and coordinate external audit engagements
• Drive audit readiness and ensure zero material audit findings
• Establish and maintain robust audit trails and documentation standards
• Implement best practices from corporate assurance environments

Strategic Finance & Business Partnering:

• Provide financial insights to support executive decision-making and investment strategies
• Evaluate project viability, ROI, and financial performance of real estate developments
• Partner with leadership on business expansion, cost optimization, and profitability
• Support funding strategies, investor reporting, and financial structuring

Strategic Finance & Business Partnering (Additional Points):

• Develop and manage cash flow forecasting models to ensure adequate liquidity and support business growth objectives.
• Lead treasury management activities and optimize working capital across the organization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, investors, and financial institutions to support funding requirements.
• Support debt raising, project financing, and other capital-raising initiatives for real estate and construction projects.
• Assess financing options and provide recommendations on the most effective funding structures for business growth.

Risk Management & Business Resilience:

• Develop financial contingency plans to safeguard the organization during periods of economic uncertainty or operational disruption.
• Identify emerging financial risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies to protect business continuity.
• Support executive management during crisis situations through scenario planning, financial modeling, and strategic decision support.

Process Improvement & Leadership:

• Build and optimize scalable financial systems and reporting frameworks
• Lead and mentor finance team members to deliver high performance
• Drive continuous improvement across finance, audit, and risk functions

Requirements
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional certification required (e.g., ACA, ACCA)
• 6–10 years’ experience in finance, audit, or risk management
• Strong preference for candidates with Big 4 experience (KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, EY)
• Experience in real estate, construction, or investment environments is highly desirable

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong expertise in financial reporting, audit, and internal controls
• Deep understanding of risk management and corporate governance frameworks
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• High level of integrity and attention to detail
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment

What We’re Looking For:

• A finance leader who understands that cash flow is the lifeblood of the business and can effectively manage, forecast, and optimize it.
• Someone capable of leveraging strong banking and financial institution relationships to support fundraising and financing activities.
• A strategic thinker who can remain calm under pressure and help steer the organization through financial or operational crises.
• A commercially minded professional who goes beyond reporting numbers and actively contributes to business growth and sustainability.
• A corporate assurance professional who can transition seamlessly into industry
• A hands-on finance leader who combines technical depth with execution
• Someone passionate about building structure, driving compliance, and enabling growth
• A professional who thrives on accountability, ownership, and results.

Salary
N1,500,000 net monthly.

Application Closing Date
19th August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a detailed application letter highlighting their achievements to: hr@fmragency.com using job title+their current location as subject of mail

Note: Only those with strong financial acumen in relevant industries will be contacted