Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.
Job Purpose
- To lead financial planning, control, reporting, and risk management across the region, ensuring strong financial performance, compliance, and alignment with corporate strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
- Develop and manage regional budgets, forecasts, and financial models
- Track performance vs budget and provide variance analysis
- Support strategic decision-making through insights and recommendations
Financial Reporting:
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
- Ensure accuracy and compliance with IFRS and company policies
- Consolidate financials across plants or subsidiaries in the region
Cost Control & Efficiency:
- Monitor production and operating costs in cement plants
- Drive cost optimization initiatives
- Analyze cost drivers (energy, logistics, raw materials)
Compliance & Internal Controls:
- Ensure compliance with tax laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
- Strengthen internal controls and audit processes
- Manage relationships with auditors (internal & external)
Cash Flow & Treasury Oversight;
- Monitor working capital (inventory, receivables, payables)
- Ensure liquidity management across the region
- Support treasury in funding and capital allocation
Business Partnering:
- Partner with plant managers, operations, and commercial teams
- Provide financial insights to support pricing, sales, and investment decisions
- Act as a strategic advisor to regional leadership
Team Leadership:
- Lead and develop regional finance teams
- Set performance targets and ensure capability building
- Drive a culture of accountability and high performance
KPIs / Performance Metrics
- Budget vs actual performance
- Cost reduction targets
- Cash flow and working capital efficiency
- Audit and compliance scores
- Profitability of regional operations
Qualifications & Experience
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
- Professional certification required: ACA / ACCA / CIMA
Experience:
- Typically 10+ years of finance experience
- Experience in:
- Manufacturing (preferably cement or heavy industry)
- Multi-plant or regional operations
- Prior experience in a senior finance or managerial role
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
- Deep knowledge of cost accounting in manufacturing
- Leadership and team management
- Business acumen and strategic thinking
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
- High integrity and attention to detail
Reporting Line:
- Usually reports to: Regional CFO, Pan Africa
- Works closely with: Plant Heads of Finance, Country CFOs, Corporate Finance Team