Group Chief Financial Officer

Group Chief Financial Officer

Group Chief Financial Officer

• Job Type Full Time , Onsite
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate
• Experience 12 - 18 years
• Location Rivers
• City Port Harcourt
• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit

Job Summary

• The Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO) provides strategic financial leadership to the organization, ensuring long-term financial sustainability, operational excellence, and strong governance.
• Overseeing corporate finance functions including financial planning, reporting, treasury, tax, risk management, investor relations, and capital allocation, the role ensures compliance with financial standards, drives business performance, and serves as a key advisor to the CEO and Board.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization’s long-term financial strategy, leading financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board based on financial analysis and projections, guiding decisions on investments, capital structure, and growth opportunities.
• Oversee financial operations including accounting, audits, treasury, tax, and reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS/GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor financial performance, improve profitability, cost efficiency, and return on capital, and lead corrective action where needed.
• Establish and monitor internal controls, identify and mitigate financial and operational risks, and ensure full compliance with regulatory, statutory, and corporate governance standards.
• Manage capital-raising initiatives (debt, equity, structured finance), oversee cash flow, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization, and maintain strong relationships with banks and investors.
• Partner with business units to drive financial discipline and decision-making, presenting financial insights to the Board and key stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting teams, building a high-performing finance organization that supports business growth.
• Drive EMS and OH&S objectives, including a 10% decrease in total waste generation by 2026 and a 20% reduction in Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) by the end of the next fiscal year.

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• ACCA, CPA, ACA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• 12–18+ years of progressive experience in senior finance roles.
• Strong record in financial strategy, corporate finance, and capital management.
• Experience in risk management, compliance, and financial operations.
• Prior experience in leadership roles within large or complex organizations.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in financial modeling, valuation, forecasting, and analytics.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and executive presence.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree (MBA, MSc Finance) is an added advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a rapidly growing international energy services company
• Leadership role with direct access to the CEO and Board
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
• Collaborative and high-performance work culture
• Health and wellbeing support.

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