Head of Finance / Financial Controller at Profound Contents Writing and Consultancy Services

Profound Contents Writing and Consultancy Services - Our client, a leading company in the Medical Diagnostics Industry within Lagos state, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Finance / Financial Controller

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Structure: On-site

Job Summary

• Our client is currently recruiting for a Financial Professional with wealth of experience; to head the finance team.
• The Head of Finance/FC will manage the Financial and Accounting function for the company, ensuring profitability, accurate and timely financial records. Continuously improve productivity, internal control, reduce costs and streamline the company’s accounting processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the company's financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting
• Provide quality and timely financial support/ insights to other departments for data-based decisions
• Present regular financial results and insights to the Board, Finance Committee and Executive Committee
• Key contributor to the company's business strategies and annual operating plan
• Advise and contribute to cost optimization across centers/ products/ market segments to ensure the profitability of the business
• Deploy initiatives to grow revenue
• Coach and monitor Centre Managers to drive Centre P&L performance
• Lead initiatives for cost control and a culture of cost consciousness
• Develop/review relevant finance policies and procedures, and manage the company’s financial systems
• Oversee accounts payable and receivables, treasury, financial and management accounting
• Ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards and statutory requirements
• Oversee the company’s cash flow, banking and borrowing activities
• Prepare financial projections and return on investment (payback) for all planned capital expense projects/ expansion projects.
• Support all expansion projects for the organization by providing timely, relevant, and accurate financial data and advice
• Responsible for proper planning and execution of Finance department’s projects
• Manage the procurement strategy and process efficiently and effectively
• Oversee the procurement team’s activities, ensuring optimal supplier performance and price
• Responsible for hiring the best talent for the team.
• Builds a culture of performance with clear goals, feedback, and appraisal rhythm. Identifies top players and replaces weak links regularly. Conducts timely and constructive performance evaluations
• Continuously upgrades and enhances skills and competencies of the team.
• Builds a pipeline of Leaders.
• Prioritize and assign team members to projects/activities
• Perform other duties as may be required by Management from time to time

Person Specification

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Masters certification in relevant field is required
• Professional accounting qualification, e.g. ACCA, ACA
• 12+ years' experience, with at least 6 years in a senior financial management position
• Proven work experience within the FMCG, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical or Manufacturing industry
• Experience collaborating with various stakeholders to plan and achieve the company's financial goals
• Experienced computer skills, including Excel, Power Point, and ERP (Dynamics/ Tally preferred)
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work
• Experienced leadership and interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills
• High integrity and ethics
• Strategic thinking, planning and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure.

Salary

• N1,000,000 - N1,400,000 monthly gross.
• Salary is however open and can be adjusted further depending on extent of experience

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2022.