Job Title: Finance Manager (Logistics Company)
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
About our client
Our client is a provider of end\-to\-end logistics solutions to businesses and institutions across Nigeria.
Job Summary:
The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing budgeting, reporting, compliance, and cost optimization while supporting strategic growth in a dynamic logistics and supply chain environment. This role requires sound knowledge of the Nigerian financial regulatory landscape, taxation, and logistics cost structures.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Management:
- Develop and implement the company's financial strategy in alignment with business goals.
- Provide financial forecasts, risk analysis, and strategic input to support decision\-making.
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
Financial Reporting & Compliance:
- Oversee timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS/GAAP.
- Ensure compliance with all tax, regulatory, and legal requirements.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.
Operational Finance:
- Monitor cash flow, accounts, investments, and asset management.
- Optimize working capital and manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.
- Drive cost\-saving initiatives and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across departments.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead and mentor the finance and accounting team, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
- Establish effective internal controls and financial procedures.
Business Partnering & Support:
- Collaborate with logistics operations, procurement, and sales teams to ensure financial insights support business operations.
- Support pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and cost analysis for logistics projects and services.
Systems & Process Improvement:
- Oversee financial systems and ERP platforms to enhance automation and data accuracy.
- Implement and improve processes for better reporting, control, and decision\-making.
- Interface with the Board of Directors and present at Board Committee Meetings.
- Engage with external stakeholders; banks, tax authorities, clients, etc.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelorâs degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; Masterâs degree or MBA preferred.
- Professional certification (e.g., ACA, CPA, ACCA, CMA) is highly desirable.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
- Industry experience in logistics, supply chain, transportation, retail, coldchain or related sectors.
- Strong analytical, strategic\-thinking, and problem\-solving skills.
- Proficient in financial software (e.g., Sage, Microsoft 360, QuickBooks, or other ERP systems).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic and commercial acumen
- Strong ethical foundation and integrity
- Results\-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement
- Ability to thrive in a fast\-paced, dynamic environment
- Presentation skills
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to
[email protected] using
HOF\-C25 as subject of the mail.
Requirements
Job Title: Finance Manager (Logistics Company)
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
About our client
Our client is a provider of end\-to\-end logistics solutions to businesses and institutions across Nigeria.
Job Summary:
The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing budgeting, reporting, compliance, and cost optimization while supporting strategic growth in a dynamic logistics and supply chain environment. This role requires sound knowledge of the Nigerian financial regulatory landscape, taxation, and logistics cost structures.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Management:
- Develop and implement the company's financial strategy in alignment with business goals.
- Provide financial forecasts, risk analysis, and strategic input to support decision\-making.
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
Financial Reporting & Compliance:
- Oversee timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS/GAAP.
- Ensure compliance with all tax, regulatory, and legal requirements.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.
Operational Finance:
- Monitor cash flow, accounts, investments, and asset management.
- Optimize working capital and manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.
- Drive cost\-saving initiatives and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across departments.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead and mentor the finance and accounting team, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
- Establish effective internal controls and financial procedures.
Business Partnering & Support:
- Collaborate with logistics operations, procurement, and sales teams to ensure financial insights support business operations.
- Support pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and cost analysis for logistics projects and services.
Systems & Process Improvement:
- Oversee financial systems and ERP platforms to enhance automation and data accuracy.
- Implement and improve processes for better reporting, control, and decision\-making.
- Interface with the Board of Directors and present at Board Committee Meetings.
- Engage with external stakeholders; banks, tax authorities, clients, etc.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelorâs degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; Masterâs degree or MBA preferred.
- Professional certification (e.g., ACA, CPA, ACCA, CMA) is highly desirable.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
- Industry experience in logistics, supply chain, transportation, retail, coldchain or related sectors.
- Strong analytical, strategic\-thinking, and problem\-solving skills.
- Proficient in financial software (e.g., Sage, Microsoft 360, QuickBooks, or other ERP systems).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic and commercial acumen
- Strong ethical foundation and integrity
- Results\-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement
- Ability to thrive in a fast\-paced, dynamic environment
- Presentation skills
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to
[email protected] using
HOF\-C25 as subject of the mail.
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