Finance Manager

Edge Executive Search Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,441,000 - 2,060,000; Full time

Job summary

A global shipping and logistics leader is hiring a Finance Manager to shape financial strategy and lead the finance team. Based in Nigeria, the role involves strategic planning, governance, and managing stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of finance experience, with a solid understanding of IFRS and compliance in the Nigerian context.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ finance/accounting experience, 5+ in senior leadership.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian tax, labor laws, and IFRS.
• Experience leading finance transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and business performance reviews.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian tax laws and IFRS.

Skills

Finance leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Tools

Financial systems

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Type: Permanent | Finance Leadership

Role: Shape financial strategy. Drive sustainable growth.

We’re hiring a Finance Manager to lead strategy, governance, and financial operations in Nigeria for a global shipping and logistics leader. If you bring strong sector experience, deep knowledge of IFRS and Nigerian regulations, and proven leadership, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

About the Role

You’ll oversee all aspects of finance including strategic planning, operations, governance, and stakeholder engagement. This is both a leadership and transformation role, driving cost optimisation, compliance, and profitability while mentoring a high-performing finance team.

What You’ll Do

• Lead financial strategy, planning, and business performance reviews
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow management
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian tax laws, IFRS, and corporate governance standards
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, tax authorities, and regulators
• Drive finance transformation, process improvements, and digital adoption
• Support investment evaluations, M&A, and capital management
• Mentor, develop, and lead a skilled finance team

What You Bring

• 10+ years’ finance / accounting experience, 5+ in senior leadership
• Proven track record in shipping, logistics, or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of Nigerian tax, labour laws, and IFRS
• Experience leading finance transformation and process improvement initiatives
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in financial systems and MS Office

What Success Looks Like

Robust financial frameworks, strong governance, and sustainable growth driven by your leadership.