Financial Controller at Alan & Grant

Alan & Grant - Our client is an industrial distributor providing heavy machinery and equipment services to corporate clients across Nigeria.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Sector: Pharmaceuticals
Career path: Supplychain
Contract type: Full time

Job Summary

• The Finance Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, ensure strong financial governance and compliance, and provide financial analysis to support strategic business decisions.
• The role ensures accurate financial reporting, cost control, inventory and asset management, profitability analysis, and compliance with industry-specific regulations.
• The Finance Controller will report to the General Manager working closely with management, sales, operations, and services teams to optimize revenue, manage high-value assets/equipment, maintain strong cash flow, and drive overall financial performance.

 Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, annual, and statutory financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in compliance with relevant standards (e.g., IFRS). Conduct variance analysis and provide insights for business decisions.
• Manage the annual budgeting process, perform financial feasibility analysis and develop long-term financial models for capital-intensive operations.
• Oversee costing for machinery / spare parts sales, and maintenance services. Ensure accurate cost allocation, price equipment usage.
• Manage and coordinate all internal and external audits across procurement, inventory, sales, and finance processes, acting as the primary liaison with auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies.
• Manage cash flow, including forecasting needs, planning for foreign currency risks, and overseeing daily treasury functions.
• Implement process automation of financial modules in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Tally, etc.). Optimize and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and mentor the finance/accounts teams.

Requirements

• A Degree in Accounting or Finance is required. MBA or professional certification (ACCA, CPA, ICAN) highly preferred.
• 10+ years experience in financial management, accounting, or auditing, with several years in a leadership role is expected.
• Experience ideally in heavy machinery/equipment, construction, or manufacturing, automotive or industrial sectors is a strong advantage.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, taxation, cost accounting, and inventory management.
• Expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Proficient in financial analysis tools and software, including ERP systems and MS Office suite (especially Excel and Word).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and ethical behavior.
• Excellent leadership, communication, team management, and decision-making.
• Must understand heavy equipment dealership operations.
• Machinery sales, rental, leasing, and maintenance business models.
• High-value asset management and importation costing (duty, freight, clearing)

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online