Open Access Consulting Limited - Our client, a reputable large-scale agricultural business with operations in livestock farming and palm oil plantation management.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Agriculture / Palm oil Production/ Animal Husbandry
Reports To: Managing Director (MD)
Description
- Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations of a multi-location agricultural and palm oil processing business. The role requires a highly analytical and disciplined finance professional with strong experience in financial management, budgeting, cost control, reporting, and operational finance within agriculture, manufacturing, or production environments.
- The ideal candidate must possess a minimum of 7- 10 years’ hands-on experience in large-scale farming . The role is highly strategic and requires a strong leader capable of managing people, resources, and stakeholders while driving operational efficiency and business growth.
- The Finance Manager will oversee the financial operations of a multi-location agricultural and palm oil processing business. The role requires a highly analytical and disciplined finance professional with strong experience in financial management, budgeting, cost control, reporting, and operational finance within agriculture, manufacturing, or production environments.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management.
- Monitor and manage cash flow, operational expenses, and profitability.
- Develop and implement financial strategies to support business growth.
- Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial projections for farm and processing operations.
- Analyze operational costs and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
Budgeting & Cost Control:
- Monitor production and operational costs across plantation and processing sites.
- Ensure effective budget utilization and financial discipline.
- Track procurement expenses, staff costs, logistics, and production expenditures.
- Conduct variance analysis and provide corrective recommendations.
Accounting & Compliance:
- Ensure proper accounting records and documentation are maintained.
- Supervise bookkeeping, payroll, bank reconciliations, and statutory remittances.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations, financial policies, and company procedures.
- Coordinate external audits and regulatory financial reporting.
Operational Finance Coordination:
- Work closely with plantation managers, production teams, and site supervisors on operational finance matters.
- Monitor financial activities across all operational locations.
- Supervise junior finance and administrative personnel at site locations.
- Ensure proper controls for inventory, procurement, and asset management.
- Provide financial reports and analysis for management decision-making.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
- Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, is an added advantage.
- 7–10 years’ experience in finance or accounting roles.
- Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, or production industries is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and cost management.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.
Application Closing Date
25TH June, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: career@openaccessconsult.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
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