• You’ll be responsible for designing financial systems, building robust models, tracking key financial and operational metrics, and ensuring compliance with local and international standards.
• You will work closely with the CEO, functional leads, and external partners to drive financial performance and transparency.

Responsibilities

• Own the financial strategy and long-term financial planning process.
• Build and maintain robust financial models, forecasts, and budgets.
• Track key financial and operational metrics to inform decision-making.
• Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead the development of managerial accounts and financial reporting systems.
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and audit requirements.
• Design and implement financial policies, internal controls, and risk management processes.
• Ensure financial discipline and transparency across the organization.
• Establish procurement, expense, and financial approval processes.
• Oversee capital management initiatives, including fundraising and optimizing capital structure, to fuel ambitious growth.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with investors, financial institutions, and partners.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for donors and funding partners.
• Manage financial aspects of donor and grant-funded projects, including budgeting, compliance, and financial reporting.
• Grooming and managing the finance team while collaborating with key other Team Managers

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in finance, ideally with a blend of startup, agriculture, or tech
• experience.
• Proven experience developing and managing financial models and forecasts.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and the Nigerian tax and regulatory environment.
• Deep understanding of unit economics, cost optimisation, and pricing strategies.
• Proven track record managing donor funds and preparing grant financial reports (e.g., for
• foundations, bilateral/multilateral agencies, or NGOs).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA, CPA, ICAN, ACCA, or CFA certification is highly preferred.
• Experience with managing financial payment and operations software.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong leadership(coaching), communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on experience setting up and managing financial systems, tools, and internal controls in early-stage or scaling environments.