GRUOP EXECUTIVE

Job Description : Group Executive Director, Finance Location: Lagos Corporate Headquarters (with oversight across all subsidiary locations) Employment Type: Full-time | Executive Level Report to: Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Industry: Steel Manufacturing | Mining | Energy (Power & Renewables) Key Responsibilities Develop and execute the Group's financial strategy aligned with corporate growth objectives. Advise the GCEO and Board on financial implications of strategic decisions including capital projects, acquisitions, joint ventures, and market expansion. Lead group budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and performance management. Oversee treasury, capital structure, liquidity, and financing activities. Ensure compliance with IFRS, statutory regulations, tax, and corporate governance requirements. Drive enterprise-wide financial risk management and internal control frameworks. Lead financial due diligence, valuations, M&A transactions, and investment appraisals. Manage relationships with banks, investors, development finance institutions, and regulators. Chair or co-chair the Group Risk Committee; report to the Board Audit & Risk Committee on financial risk exposure Manage relationships with banks, development finance institutions (DFIs), and capital markets to secure competitive financing Chair or co-chair the Group Risk Committee; report to the Board Audit & Risk Committee on financial risk exposure Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related disciplines MBA or Master's degree is an added advantage. ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification is mandatory. 18 - 25 years of progressive finance leadership experience, including at least 8 years at Group CFO, Executive Director Finance, or equivalent executive level. Proven experience within heavy industries such as Steel Manufacturing, Mining, Energy, Oil & Gas, or Industrial Manufacturing. Strong experience managing finance within a multi-subsidiary or conglomerate structure. Demonstrated expertise in corporate finance, treasury, capital markets, project finance, and investment management. Experience engaging Boards, investors, financial institutions, and regulators. Exposure to cross-border operations, multi-currency environments, and dealings with DFIs (e.g., AfDB, IFC, Afreximbank) is highly desirable Required Competencies: Strategic Financial Leadership Executive & Board-Level Stakeholder Management Corporate Finance & Capital Management Financial Governance & Risk Management Mergers & Acquisitions Commercial Acumen Leadership & Team Development High Integrity and Sound Judgment.

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