Finance Business Partner

Strategic Finance & Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted finance partner to the Managing Director and leadership team, challenging performance and supporting sound decision-making.
• Lead financial strategy, business planning, forecasting, and rolling forecasts.
• Identify and drive value-creation initiatives through data-driven insights and commercial analysis.
• Support pricing strategy, margin optimisation, cost management, and profitability improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate strategic investments, CAPEX, joint ventures, and acquisition opportunities.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Full accountability for monthly reporting, budgets, forecasts, and management accounts.
• Lead Monthly Business Reviews and present financial performance to executive leadership.
• Manage cash flow, working capital optimisation, and overall financial position.
• Oversee production planning reviews and monitor price and cost variances.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in line with IFRS and Group standards.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead internal and external audit processes.
• Maintain strong internal controls and risk management practices.
• Manage tax compliance, credit control, insurance, and governance processes.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing local finance team.
• Drive a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a role model aligned to company values, with strong emphasis on ethics, safety, and employee engagement.
• Operate effectively within a unionised and manufacturing environment where applicable.

Stakeholder & Matrix Collaboration

• Act as the main finance interface with Shared Services.
• Collaborate closely with Group Finance, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and Internal Control teams.
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.