Chief Financial Officer

Job title : Chief Financial Officer

Job Summary

• The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) will provide strategic financial leadership and oversight across FCMB Capital Markets Ltd and FCMB Trustees Ltd.
• The role will drive financial performance, ensure financial stability, strengthen financial controls and support the achievement of both businesses' strategic and financial objectives.
• The role will work closely with the respective Managing Directors, Boards and business teams to ensure effective financial management, regulatory compliance, accurate reporting and sound financial decision-making across both entities.

Job Details

• Provide strategic financial leadership across FCMB Capital Markets Ltd and FCMB Trustees Ltd, ensuring alignment of financial strategies with the respective businesses' objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Lead the development and execution of financial strategies to drive profitability, optimise financial performance and strengthen the financial position of both businesses.
• Advise the respective Managing Directors and Boards on financial performance, business strategy, investment decisions, financial risks and opportunities.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management, ensuring effective resource allocation and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Provide strategic oversight of treasury, liquidity, funding and capital management to ensure financial stability and optimal utilisation of financial resources.
• Drive business performance through financial analysis, commercial insights and recommendations that support revenue growth, profitability and cost optimisation.
• Oversee financial risk management, internal controls and governance frameworks, ensuring effective identification, assessment and mitigation of financial risks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting standards, tax requirements, statutory obligations and regulatory guidelines across both entities.
• Provide oversight of financial reporting, ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timely presentation of financial results to the respective Managing Directors, Boards and regulatory authorities.
• Lead the development and implementation of financial policies, frameworks and controls to strengthen financial governance, accountability and operational efficiency.
• Oversee tax strategy and management, ensuring tax efficiency, compliance and effective management of tax exposures.
• Provide financial oversight of investments, asset-liability management and capital allocation decisions to support sustainable business growth.
• Lead relationships with external auditors, regulators, tax authorities and other key financial stakeholders, ensuring effective engagement and resolution of financial and regulatory matters.
• Drive financial transformation through improved systems, automation, data analytics and process optimisation to enhance financial reporting and decision-making.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Finance teams across both businesses, building a high-performing team and strengthening financial capabilities.
• Oversee audit and budgeting processes, ensure tax compliance, and provide strategic financial and tax advice to the respective Managing Directors and Boards to support sound financial decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• A Master's degree with a focus on Finance is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA or CFA are highly desirable.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role within a financial institution, preferably in investment banking or financial services.
• SEC Sponsored Individual is also highly preferable
• Understanding of IFRS.
• Strong background in investment strategies, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Comprehensive understanding of regulatory filing requirements (e.g. SEC, CAC, FIRS and LIRS).
• Strategic Financial Management and Leadership.
• Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting.
• Corporate Finance and Capital Management.
• Treasury, Liquidity and Cash Flow Management.
• Advanced Financial Reporting and IFRS.
• Regulatory Compliance and Financial Governance.
• Tax Strategy and Management.
• Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Controls.
• Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management.
• Financial Modelling, Valuation and Scenario Analysis.
• Financial Systems, Automation and Digital Transformation.
• Commercial Acumen and Business Strategy.
• Audit, Assurance and Financial Controls.
• Board-Level Financial Advisory and Stakeholder Management.
• Performance Management and Cost Optimisation

Benefits

• Competitive Executive Compensation.
• Upfront Allowance.
• Annual Performance Bonus.
• Performance-Based Incentives.
• Comprehensive Health and Insurance Coverage.
• Executive Allowances and Official Mobility Support.
• Professional Development and Executive Learning Opportunities.
• Annual Leave and Other Employee Benefits.