Head, Finance at Verstand Resources

Verstand Resources Limited is a boutique professional services firm thatstrategically contributes to talent management in Nigeria by partnering with organizations to meet their human resource needs and providing career advisory services to young individuals. Registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission in November 2016, Verstand Resources has achieved tremendous results for its clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Finance

Location: Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time
Sector: Distribution / Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Job Summary

• This is a senior leadership role for a finance professional who combines strategic thinking with strong operational execution in the FMCG or Distribution sector.

Job Objectives

• Provide strategic financial leadership that drives sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and profitability
• Ensure robust financial governance, support commercial decision-making, and align financial strategy with the company's long-term objectives
• Lead the company's financial strategy and manage overall financial health through budgeting, accounting, reporting, and regulatory compliance
• Provide insights that drive the company's financial performance and growth

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Develop and execute financial strategies that align with the company's growth objectives and market dynamics
• Provide financial insights and scenario analysis to support strategic decisions on pricing, expansion, and investment
• Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to forecast future performance and guide long-term business planning

Business Partnering:

• Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to optimize cost structures and improve profitability
• Influence trade spend, route-to-market strategies, and customer profitability through financial modelling and analysis
• Support strategic initiatives such as new product launches, territory expansion, and channel development

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Ensure tax compliance and manage relationships with tax authorities and external auditors
• Maintain a robust internal control framework and ensure audit readiness

Cash Flow & Treasury Management:

• Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to support operational needs and strategic investments
• Optimize banking relationships and financing structures to reduce cost of capital and improve financial flexibility

Budgeting & Cost Management:

• Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly performance reviews, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
• Monitor and control operating expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities across departments

Team Leadership & Capability Development:

• Build and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Provide coaching and mentorship to finance staff, ensuring succession planning and talent development

Digital Transformation & Process Improvement:

• Champion the adoption of digital tools and ERP systems to improve financial reporting, data accuracy, and decision-making speed
• Streamline finance operations through automation, standardization, and process reengineering

Risk Management:

• Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard assets and ensure business continuity
• Monitor macroeconomic trends and regulatory changes that may impact financial performance

Key Performance Indicators

• EBITDA growth rate, strategic initiative ROI, and forecast accuracy
• Gross margin improvement and trade spend efficiency
• Timeliness of monthly/quarterly reports and compliance score
• Cash conversion cycle and working capital ratio
• Budget vs. actual variance and operating expense ratio
• Team engagement score, internal promotion rate, and training hours per employee
• ERP utilization rate and number of automated processes
• Risk mitigation effectiveness and business continuity readiness

Requirements

• Education: B.Sc. Degree / M.Sc. Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Experience: 15+ years in finance; minimum 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in FMCG or Distribution
• Certifications: ICAN/ACCA certification required

Key Technical Skills:

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Financial Reporting & IFRS Compliance
• Cost Margin Analysis
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management
• ERP & Financial Systems Proficiency
• Taxation & Regulatory Knowledge
• Internal Controls & Risk Management
• Strategic Financial Modelling
• Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

Soft Skills:

• Strategic thinking and financial foresight
• Business acumen and commercial orientation
• Leadership and people development
• Data-driven decision-making
• Change management and innovation
• Stakeholder engagement and influence
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Background check, reference check, and credential verification.

Salary
N800,000 - N1,200,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
10th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: hr@verstandresources.com using "Head, Finance" as the subject of the email