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Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Edge Executive Search GroupJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Overview

Location : Lagos, Nigeria

Type : Permanent | Finance Leadership

Role : Shape financial strategy. Drive sustainable growth.

We’re hiring a Finance Manager to lead strategy, governance, and financial operations in Nigeria for a global shipping and logistics leader. If you bring strong sector experience, deep knowledge of IFRS and Nigerian regulations, and proven leadership, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

About the Role

You’ll oversee all aspects of finance including strategic planning, operations, governance, and stakeholder engagement. This is both a leadership and transformation role, driving cost optimisation, compliance, and profitability while mentoring a high-performing finance team.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead financial strategy, planning, and business performance reviews
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow management
  • Ensure compliance with Nigerian tax laws, IFRS, and corporate governance standards
  • Manage relationships with auditors, banks, tax authorities, and regulators
  • Drive finance transformation, process improvements, and digital adoption
  • Support investment evaluations, M&A, and capital management
  • Mentor, develop, and lead a skilled finance team

What You Bring

  • 10+ years’ finance / accounting experience, 5+ in senior leadership
  • Proven track record in shipping, logistics, or manufacturing
  • Strong understanding of Nigerian tax, labour laws, and IFRS
  • Experience leading finance transformation and process improvement initiatives
  • Excellent analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
  • Proficiency in financial systems and MS Office
  • What Success Looks Like

    Robust financial frameworks, strong governance, and sustainable growth driven by your leadership.

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