Finance Manager

Job Introduction

Adexen has been entrusted by a leading international provider of multidisciplinary technical and engineering services in the Oil & Gas industry to recruit a seasoned Finance Manager. This role is based in Lagos.

Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting:

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, planning, compliance, risk management, and audits.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for local shareholders, regional, and holding management.
• Monitor project margins, performance gaps, and cash flow against budget, providing insights and corrective measures.
• Optimize working capital by improving billing, minimizing receivables, and managing payables efficiently.
• Maintain accurate financial records, ensuring reconciliations and internal controls are performed regularly.

Strategic & Business Support:

• Support and challenge operational teams to meet financial targets and enhance performance.
• Develop and improve financial systems, policies, and procedures to drive efficiency.
• Provide financial insights to operational managers to optimize cash flow and mitigate risks.
• Monitor and minimize tax liabilities while ensuring full compliance with statutory regulations.
• Lead the annual budgeting and planning process in collaboration with the regional office.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with all tax, legislative, and statutory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate key financial risks affecting the business.
• Manage legal and regulatory obligations, including audits and reporting for global and local shareholders.

HSE & Quality Management Responsibilities

• Actively participate in HSE activities and risk assessments related to financial operations.
• Ensure compliance with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Contribute to quality management system (QMS) processes, ensuring objectives are set, tracked, and achieved.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in financial management, ideally within the Oil & Gas or engineering sector.
• Strong expertise in financial planning, reporting, risk management, and compliance.
• Ability to provide strategic financial insights and drive operational efficiencies.
• Experience working with international and local stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

 

Desired Skills and Experience

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in financial management, ideally within the Oil & Gas or engineering sector.
• Strong expertise in financial planning, reporting, risk management, and compliance.
• Ability to provide strategic financial insights and drive operational efficiencies.
• Experience working with international and local stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

 

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• ACCA or equivalent professional certification

 

Experience

• 7+ years of progressively responsible financial management experience within a large corporation.
• Proven expertise in financial management of industrial projects.
• Prior experience in the Oil & Gas sector, preferably within a service company.

 

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Strong expertise in budgeting, financial planning, and risk management.
• Knowledge of multinational accounting and tax regulations.
• Proficiency in SAP FI/CO, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

 

Interpersonal & Leadership Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and pay attention to detail.
• Collaborative and strategic thinker, capable of influencing business decisions.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and demonstrates high ethical standards.

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.