Head, Finance & Admin at Earl Consulting Lagos

Earl Consulting Lagos is Nigeria's premier management consulting firm, dedicated to empowering people and organizations to reach their full potential. With over 20 years of experience, we have provided people management and human resource solutions to some of Africa's leading companies across diverse industries, including oil & gas, telecoms, manufacturing, financial services, FMCG,Real Estate and technology. We offer relevant and innovative solutions to our client's most pressing people challenges.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Finance & Admin

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Head, Finance & Admin Officer will be responsible for overseeing the financial management and strategy of the multi-industry group.
• The Head, Finance & Admin Officer will play a key role in guiding the financial direction of the group, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and driving financial performance across all business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies to support the growth and profitability of the group's businesses.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for each business unit within the group.
• Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and provide insights to senior management to support decision-making.
• Manage cash flow, investment activities, and risk management for the group.
• Lead financial reporting and analysis, including the preparation of financial statements, regulatory filings, and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal controls across the group's businesses.
• Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities to fulfill financial reporting requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend financial technology solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy of financial processes.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEOs and board of directors to drive sustainable growth and value creation.
• Lead the finance team and provide mentoring and development opportunities to enhance financial capabilities within the group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation preferred.
• Proven experience as a Chief Financial Officer or senior finance leadership role within a multi-industry or real estate environment.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills to interpret complex financial data and make strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with senior executives and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of financial regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements for multi-industry businesses.
• Experience in capital raising and financial restructuring is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Work in a dynamic and innovative real estate company.

Application Closing Date
15th March, 2026.