Chief Financial Officer Job at Elizabeth Maddeux Limited

Elizabeth Maddeux Limited - Our client, a leading FMCG manufacturing company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Chief Financial Officer
Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company’s objectives
• Provide leadership in financial planing, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management
• Support business growth through strategic investment and cost optimization decisions
• Advise the Managing Director and Board on the financial implications of key decisions.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports
• Conduct financial analysis, scenario planning, and profitability analysis
• Monitor key financial performance indicators and recommend corrective actions
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury operations.

Accounting & Compliance:

• Oversee the accounting function, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Nigerian GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure timely filing of tax returns and compliance with FIRS, CBN, and other statutory bodies
• Maintain internal controls and safeguard company assets
• Manage external audits and regulatory inspections.

Risk Management & Governance:

• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks
• Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and best practices
• Oversee insurance, contracts, and legal financial obligations.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team
• Collaborate with other functional heads to support operational efficiency and strategic initiatives
• Maintain relationships with banks, investors, auditors, and other financial partners.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Revenue growth and profitability metrics
• Budget variance analysis (actual vs planned)
• Cash flow management and liquidity ratios
• Cost control and efficiency improvements
• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
• Compliance with statutory, regulatory, and tax obligations
• Debt management and capital structure optimization
• Performance of the finance team (productivity and accuracy)
• Risk management effectiveness.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• Master’s in Finance, Accounting, or MBA is a requirement
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior management or CFO role, preferably in FMCG, Construction, or manufacturing
• Membership with ICAN, ACCA, or CPA is a strong requirement
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian financial regulations, IFRS, and corporate governance standards
• Proven experience in strategic financial planning, treasury, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Strategic thinker with excellent business acumen
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• High integrity and professional ethics
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Salary

• N1,000,000 - N1,500,000 per month. 

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Career growth in a performance-driven FMCG company
• Supportive team culture and enabling environment.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified should Send their resume and cover letter to: careers@elizabethmaddeux.com using “CFO” as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.