Head - Group Finance, Investment and Strategy at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

The Company

Our client is a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registered infrastructure market holding company in Nigeria

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the development and implementation of the Group’s overall financial and business strategy
• Develop and implement long term strategic plan for the Group, aligning financial resources with strategic objectives.
• Coordinate the development and execution of the Group’s corporate budget and financial plan
• Oversee long-term budgetary planning, forecasting and cost (activity costing inclusive) and capital allocation in alignment with the Group and its operating companies’ strategic plans.
• Develop and execute strategic investment plan to support the Group’s growth objectives
• Coordinate the preparation and consolidation of statutory annual accounts and ensure compliance with all accounting and reporting requirements set out in the Companies & Allied Matters Act
• Effectively drive the corporate finance and treasury functions across the Group

Requirements

• A Master’s degree or MBA in a relevant field
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ cognate experience with at least five (5) years’ in a Senior Management role (experience in Group or HOLDCO structure will be an advantage)
• Relevant professional qualifications (CFA, ACA, ICAN, CIS,FCA etc.)
• Experience in financial industry, investment banking, private equity business, or capital market space
• In-depth knowledge of local and global financial and regulatory requirements
• Understanding of global business standards and best practices