Chief Financial Officer

Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and lead the company's financial strategy in line with overall business objectives
• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning across all locations
• Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support expansion, new showrooms, and new client segments
• Advise the MD/CEO and executive team on the financial implications of strategic and investment decisions

Financial Reporting & Control:

• Ensure accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with applicable accounting standards
• Oversee the integrity of financial records and consolidation across all business locations
• Design and maintain robust internal controls, approval limits, and financial policies
• Manage the external audit relationship and ensure clean, timely audit outcomes

 Cash Flow & Treasury Management:

• Manage working capital, cash flow forecasting, and liquidity across the business
• Oversee banking relationships, credit facilities, and financing arrangements
• Manage foreign exchange exposure relating to imported materials and inputs
• Structure payment terms and deposit schedules for large bespoke/custom orders in coordination with Sales

Cost Management & Profitability

• Implement and maintain costing systems for custom/bespoke furniture production — materials, labour, and overhead allocation
• Monitor margins by product line, client segment, and location
• Identify cost optimisation opportunities across production, logistics, and operations
• Partner with Design/Architecture and Operations to ensure pricing reflects true cost-to-serve

Tax, Compliance & Risk:

• Ensure full compliance with applicable Nigerian tax obligations (FIRS, State IRS, PAYE, VAT, WHT) and statutory filings (pension, NHF, ITF, NSITF)
• Oversee company secretarial and regulatory compliance requirements (e.g. CAC filings)
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and business risks, including insurance coverage across assets, inventory, and operations 6. Team Leadership & Governance
• Lead, develop, and manage the finance and accounts team across all locations
• Build financial systems, processes, and controls fit for a growing, multi-site manufacturing business
• Support the MD/CEO and Board with governance reporting and financial oversight structures
• Align finance processes - payroll costing, benefits, incentive structures - with the ongoing HR Transformation programme

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Professional accounting qualification required (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent)
• An MBA or relevant Master's degree is an advantage. 
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 4–5 years in a senior finance leadership role (CFO, Finance Director, or Head of Finance)
• Experience in manufacturing, furniture, or a related production-based sector is preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-location finance operations
• A strong background in cost/costing systems for made-to-order or bespoke production is an advantage
• Experience working with family-owned or privately-held businesses is a plus
• Strong financial and strategic acumen
• Leadership and team development capability
• High ethical standards and personal integrity
• Sound knowledge of the Nigerian tax and regulatory environment
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills