Chief Finance Officer (CFO) at a Leading Global Logistics Company - Tophire Africa

TopHire Africa - Our client, a leading global logistics company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Location: Lagos Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Global Logistics Company

About the Role

• We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to join its Executive Leadership Team and provide strategic financial leadership across a diversified Group with operations spanning Transportation & Logistics, Real Estate Management, Aftersales & Spare Parts, and Sales of Heavy Trucks & Equipment.
• The CFO will be responsible for driving the Group’s financial strategy, ensuring financial sustainability, strong governance, regulatory compliance, and performance optimization across all business units.
• This role requires a commercially astute finance leader with deep experience in multi-sector operations, capital management, and executive decision support.
• This is a rare opportunity to join the executive leadership of a global logistics organization with significant growth ambitions.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Financial Leadership:

• Develop and execute the Group’s financial strategy aligned with corporate objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Group Managing Director and Board on financial performance, capital allocation, investments, and risk management.
• Lead financial modelling, scenario planning, and business forecasting across diversified business lines.

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Performance Management:

• Oversee annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans for all subsidiaries.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and KPIs, ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Establish profitability analysis by business unit.
• Monitor fleet financing, maintenance costs, fuel management, route profitability, and asset utilization.
• Support pricing strategies and customer financing solutions.
• Drive cost optimization, margin improvement, and productivity initiatives.

Accounting, Reporting & Internal Controls:

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of consolidated financial statements in line with IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain robust internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures across the Group.
• Oversee statutory audits, tax audits, and regulatory filings.
• Ensure effective cash flow management, working capital optimization, and liquidity planning.

Treasury, Funding & Capital Management:

• Manage treasury operations, including cash management, banking relationships, and foreign exchange exposure.
• Structure and manage debt, equity, and project financing.
• Lead negotiations with banks, investors, and financial institutions.
• Optimize capital structure to support growth while maintaining financial discipline.

Taxation, Risk & Governance:

• Ensure full compliance with all tax obligations (Corporate Tax, VAT, WHT, Customs Duties, etc.).
• Develop tax-efficient structures for operations and investments across sectors.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, credit, and market risks.
• Oversee insurance coverage for fleet, properties, equipment, and business operations.
• Strengthen corporate governance practices and support Board-level reporting and committees.

Leadership & Team Management:

• Build and lead a high-performing Group Finance team across business units.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and performance management within the finance function.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree or HND with 15years relevant experience in Logistic or Transport industry.

Salary
N2,000,000 - N3,000,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
7th January, 2026.