Our client in the Real Estate and Cooperative Housing sector is seeking to appoint a Head, Corporate Finance to support the execution of its landmark housing project and broader investment initiatives.
As a key member of the finance leadership team, this role will drive capital raising, investment analysis, financial modeling, and treasury oversight. The successful candidate will bring hands-on transaction execution experience, particularly in capital-intensive or growth-focused environments, and will be instrumental in securing and structuring financing to support the organisation’s long-term strategy.

Key Responsibilities
Capital Raising and Deal Execution

• Lead the structuring and execution of financing transactions for large-scale real estate projects.
• Build relationships with banks, DFIs, and capital market institutions to secure debt and equity funding.
• Support negotiations on loan terms, covenants, and financing structures.

Investment Analysis and Valuation

• Conduct financial due diligence, scenario planning, and sensitivity analysis for new opportunities.
• Develop financial models to assess project returns, risks, and viability.
• Provide insights to support M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.

Treasury and Liquidity Management

• Manage treasury operations, ensuring strong cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Monitor foreign exchange, interest rate exposure, and funding risks.
• Implement treasury controls aligned with regulatory requirements and best practices.

Strategic and Governance Support

• Translate strategic initiatives into practical financing structures and investment cases.
• Prepare presentations, board papers, and investor materials for capital raising initiatives.
• Ensure all transactions comply with Nigerian regulations, cooperative laws, and international financing standards.

Reporting Structure and Relationships

• Reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
• Works closely with project managers, legal advisors, and financial institutions.
• Provides strategic input to the Board through the CFO.

General Expectations

• Deliver innovative financing solutions that align with cooperative housing objectives.
• Maintain transparency, accountability, and ethical standards in all financial dealings.
• Demonstrate agility in managing complex, multi-party financial transactions.
• Support the CFO in strengthening investor confidence and ensuring long-term capital stability.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field (Master’s/MBA preferred).
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or transaction advisory.
• Strong expertise in valuation, financial modeling, and deal structuring.
• Practical experience in capital raising, treasury oversight, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.