Chief Financial Officer at WorkForce Group

At Workforce Group, we go beyond narrowly defined client issues, beyond conventional wisdom, beyond the expected, to create opportunities for our clients, candidates, colleagues, collaborators, and community. Through a network of diversified but highly complementary lines of businesses, we have helped some of the most important and exciting organisations on the continent find the critical talent, access cutting edge advice and get innovative support they require to grow in a challenging market. We support businesses and organisations of varying size, structure and maturity across diverse sectors such as Technology, Telecoms, Oil & Gas, Financial Services, Third Sector, FMCG etc. to enhance business performance, optimise for growth and achieve exceptional results.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• This position of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior management role responsible for managing the company’s financial health, strategy, and reporting.

Job Description

• The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the organization, including financial planning, record-keeping, and financial reporting.
• The CFO will play a key role in strategic decision-making and ensures the financial stability and growth of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy & Planning
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the organizational goals
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
• Provide financial insights to support executive decision-making
• Financial Reporting & Compliance
• Oversee preparation of accurate financial statements and reports
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, laws, and regulations
• Manage internal and external audits
• Cash Flow & Capital Management
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital
• Manage relationships with banks, investors, and financial institutions
• Oversee capital structure, funding, and investment strategies
• Should be able to manage Financial Risk Management
• Identify and mitigate financial risks
• Establish internal controls and safeguard company assets
• Leadership & Team Management
• Lead and mentor the finance and accounting teams
• Collaborate with the executives and other Management Team on business strategy etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field from a reputable University (Must be a Chartered Accountant) M.Sc in Accounting field is also an added advantage.
• Candidate must have minimum of Five (5) years experience as CFO in Banking or other financial institution with proven records.
• Extensive experience in financial leadership roles in the Lending industry.
• Ideal Candidate should have strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and corporate finance.
• Proven leadership and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making abilities.

Key Skills:

• Financial analysis and forecasting.
• Strategic planning.
• Leadership and team management.
• Should have a very strong Financial Risk assessment.
• Communication and stakeholder management.

Salary
N1,000,000 - N1,500,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
12th July, 2026.