BRIEF DESCRIPTIONThe Chief Financial Officer will oversee the finance function at Talent Towers, ensuring sound financial management and aligning financial and business strategies with long-term goals. The role involves financial leadership, operations management, business analysis oversight, and team development.
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Talent Towers - Founded with a clear purpose to transform the human resource landscape in Africa, Talent Towers is a people-first Human Capital Solutions firm committed to delivering innovative, practical, and impactful solutions that drive business performance and workforce excellence.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Chief Financial Officer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Purpose
The Chief Financial Officerwill oversee the finance function at the corporate level for the organization.
The CFO will ensure the sound financial management of the business, drive performance improvements across finance and business operations, and align financial and business strategies with the organization’s long-term goals.
Additionally, the CFO will have oversight of the Business Analysis, Contracting & Support team, which includes Bidding, Sales Operations & Support, Business Analysis, and Planning & Contracting services.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Leadership & Strategy:Oversee financial operations for the organization
Develop and implement the financial strategy aligned with the organization's business goals.
Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and guidance to the executive team.
Lead the annual budgeting process and ensure budget adherence.
Direct long-term financial planning, including risk management and capital allocation strategies.
Financial Operations Management:Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Oversee the preparation of financial reports, statements, and audits for corporate and subsidiary levels.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax laws, and financial reporting standards.
Monitor and manage working capital, cash flow, and treasury operations.
Business Analysis, Contracting & Support Oversight:
Lead and manage the Business Analysis, Contracting & Support team.
Oversee business planning, bidding processes, sales operations, and contract management.
Ensure strong alignment between financial strategy and business operations for optimal outcomes.
Provide strategic financial support to business development and bidding activities
Support the development of sales forecasts, business analysis reports, and contracting strategies.
Collaboration & Oversight:Work closely with subsidiary Supply Chain teams to streamline cost-effective and efficient financial practices.
Support cross-functional teams in developing financial models for strategic projects, including Public-Private partnerships.
Team Leadership & Development:Lead and mentor the finance teams across the organization.
Develop talent within the finance function and the Business Analysis, Contracting & Support team, ensuring continuous professional development.
Foster a collaborative working environment between the finance, business operations, and contracting teams.
Business Growth & Partnerships:Support M&A activity and other business expansion projects, including the development of financial models and due diligence.
Play a key role in the financial structuring of Public-Private and Private-Private partnerships.
Ensure financial performance aligns with corporate strategic goals and growth objectives.
Person Specification
Qualifications:Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
ACA or ACCA professional qualifications are required.
MBA or advanced degree in finance is preferred.
Experience:10–15 years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles, ideally withinfinancial services.
Demonstrated experience overseeing financial operations across multiple subsidiaries/business units.
Proven track record of strategic financial planning and risk management.
Experience overseeing business analysis, contracting, and support functions, including bidding and sales operations.
Experience working with Public-Private and/or Private-Private partnerships is a plus.
Experience in industries such as pharmaceuticals, wellness, manufacturing, and real estate would be an advantage.
Skills and Competencies:Strong financial acumen and business awareness.
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and motivate teams.
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, capable of influencing at the executive level.
Deep understanding of regulatory compliance and financial governance.
Ability to work in a complex, multi-business environment and manage competing priorities.
Behavioral Competencies:High level of integrity and ethical standards.
Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Proactive and results-oriented, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Application Closing Date26th November, 2026.
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