Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
NerdAFRICA Jobs
Accounting, Auditing & Finance
- Minimum Qualification :
- Experience Level : Senior level
- Experience Length : 12 years
Job Description/Requirements
We are searching for a #CFO!
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), located in Lagos with some work-from-home flexibility. The CFO will serve as a strategic partner to the firm’s leadership, oversee all financial functions, provide financial stewardship, and enable sustainable growth.
Beyond financial management, you will play a key role in shaping the firm’s strategy, optimizing profitability, ensuring long-term financial resilience across jurisdictions, as well as driving compliance with local regulations.
Key Responsibilities (Strategic Leadership, Financial Management, Stakeholder Management)
- Serve as a key member of the Executive Committee, and contribute to overall firm strategy.
- Advise on capital structure, partnership distributions, and funding models across the firm.
- Lead financial due diligence and integration for cross-border expansions or mergers.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
- Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting compliant with IFRS and local standards.
- Lead scenario analysis, revenue modeling, and profitability assessments by practice group and region.
- Serve as a financial advisor to the board and all other senior stakeholders.
- Support external relationships with banks, tax authorities, auditors, and regulators.
- Optimize working capital (including client billing, collections, and WIP management).
- Lead risk assessment and financial controls across multiple jurisdictions. Oversee internal audits and maintain robust governance frameworks.
Qualifications Required
- 12+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally with exposure to professional services, law firms, or consulting firms.
- MBA or relevant Master’s degree preferred.
- Professional Certifications: Certified Chartered Accountant (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CA, FCA) required.
- Experience operating in multi-country, multi-currency environments.
- Deep understanding of partner-driven business models Executive presence for Board/regulator engagements.
Remuneration (Negotiable): #2.5m -#4m Net Monthly (Depending on Experience)
To apply, send your resume to executive.search@thenerdhq.org
#Only suitable candidates will be contacted.
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