Head of Finance and Strategy at Sky Capital & Financial Allied International Limited

Sky Capital & Financial Allied International Limited is a member of SIFAX Group, which was established as a global financial service conglomerate with subsidiaries/ affiliates in commercial banking in Sierra Leone and Guinea.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Finance and Strategy

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• We're seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Finance and Strategy to lead our finance team and oversee all financial activities of the company.
• As Head of Finance and Strategy, you'll be responsible for driving financial strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to the company's growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with company goals
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• Provide strategic guidance on financial planning, risk management, and investment opportunities.
• Oversee cash flow, capital structure, and funding strategies.
• Collaborate with executive management to support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Drive financial performance, profitability, and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage financial reporting and risk management
• Lead finance team and drive financial performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; a Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFA, ACIS or equivalent is required.
• 8 - 10 years of experience in senior financial management roles within the banking or financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of financial services regulations, with excellent knowledge of IFRS, FRCN, and SEC compliance requirements.
• Skilled in strategic portfolio management, cost efficiency modeling, and scenario planning to support executive decision-making.
• Proficient in leveraging digital finance tools, and data analytics, to strengthen decision-making and reporting.

Application Closing Date
13th March, 2026.