Finance Manager at Fort Knox Group

Company & Location

Company: Fort Knox Group
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Department: Finance

Position Overview

A dynamic finance team is expanding and seeking an experienced Finance Manager to drive financial strategy and leadership. You will oversee all financial operations, team management, and strategic initiatives to support business growth and stability.

Key Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant finance experience
• Professional certification: ICAN, ACCA, or CFA
• Salary: 400,000 - 500,000

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the firm's financial strategy in alignment with overall business objectives
• Lead the annual budgeting process and provide financial forecasts for strategic decision-making
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, and recommend corrective actions as needed
• Analyze market trends and business opportunities to identify growth areas and potential risks
• Manage cash flow and liquidity to ensure financial stability and optimize working capital
• Monitor and manage foreign exchange risks and interest rate exposure
• Set investment return targets with management and meet such targets by leveraging all applicable products and platforms to maximize corporate funds

Team Leadership

• Provide strong leadership to the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
• Set clear goals and objectives for the finance department and ensure effective execution
• Mentor and develop finance staff, promoting professional growth and succession planning

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and presentations for executive management and the board of directors
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to provide insights into business performance and identify areas for improvement
• Present financial results and strategic recommendations to the executive team and stakeholders

Risk Management & Compliance

• Establish and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards
• Identify and manage financial risks
• Oversee relationships with financial institutions and manage banking relationships
• Evaluate investment opportunities