Senior Finance Manager at Adventure Capital Group

Adventure Capital is a venture capital investor focused on accelerating entrepreneurial companies, with activity in consulting and Nigeria's FinTech sector. Known for its involvement in high-growth, early-stage businesses, the firm notably invested in the Nigerian mobility startup Gokada.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Finance Manager

Location: Maryland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• The Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of the organization, providing strategic financial guidance, and ensuring robust financial planning, reporting, and control systems.
• The role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership capability, and commercial acumen.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes
• Provide strategic insights to support executive decision-making.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• Oversee preparation of accurate and timely financial statements
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and internal policies
• Manage audits and liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulators.

Financial Performance & Analysis:

• Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis against budgets and forecasts
• Develop financial models and dashboards to track key performance indicators
• Identify cost optimization and revenue enhancement opportunities.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management:

• Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity planning
• Oversee treasury operations, banking relationships, and funding strategies.

Risk Management & Controls:

• Strengthen internal controls and financial governance frameworks
• Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

• Lead and mentor the finance team to drive high performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business operations
• Present financial reports and insights to senior management and board-level stakeholders.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• 8 - 12 years’ experience in finance, with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, taxation, and regulatory requirements
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, Power BI).

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Leadership and team management
• High level of integrity and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications:

• Strong financial planning, analysis, and budgeting skills
• Proficiency in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and auditing
• Experience with strategic financial management and investments
• Proficient in financial software tools and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field;
• Experience in investment management or working with entrepreneurial ventures is highly desirable
• Proven experience partnering with a DFI
• Ability to bring in investment.

Application Closing Date
24th April, 2026.