Chief Financial Officer Job at DrugStoc

DrugStoc is a secure and interactive procurement platform that empowers healthcare providers by giving access to safe and quality pharmaceutical products through a consolidated supply chain system.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Chief Financial Officer
Job Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• We are seeking a visionary and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our leadership team in a fast-growing Tech-Pharmaceutical company.
• The CFO will be responsible for providing strategic financial direction, driving business growth, ensuring sound financial management, and strengthening investor and stakeholder relations.
• The ideal candidate should have a strong background in finance leadership within technology, pharmaceuticals, or FMCG, and a proven track record of managing financial operations in high-growth and innovation-driven environments.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Financial Planning:

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company’s long-term goals.
• Partner with the CEO and executive team to drive growth, profitability, and expansion.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support data-driven decision-making.

Financial Management & Reporting:

• Oversee all aspects of financial management including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax laws, and industry-specific financial standards.
• Implement robust internal controls, risk management frameworks, and governance policies.

Capital Management & Fundraising:

• Lead fundraising initiatives including equity, debt financing, and strategic investments.
• Manage relationships with investors, banks, financial institutions, and external auditors.
• Optimize capital structure to support scalability and expansion.

Operational & Business Support:

• Drive efficiency in financial operations, leveraging technology and automation.
• Support new product launches, R&D investment decisions, and go-to-market strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Tech, R&D, Sales, Supply Chain) to align financial goals with operational execution.

People & Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to build a high-performing function.
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 10 – 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a CFO or senior finance leadership role.
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CFA required.
• Strong experience in Tech, Pharmaceutical, or FMCG industries is highly desirable.
• Proven track record in fundraising, M&A, and investor relations.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-driven, and highly regulated environment.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic vision with hands-on execution ability.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• High integrity and sound judgment.
• Business acumen with strong commercial awareness.
• Change management and adaptability in dynamic environments.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: h.oseni@drugstoc.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.