Group General Manager

About the role

OphiraX Consult is hiring a Group General Manager in Lagos to oversee the day-to-day operations of the group's businesses. The role turns the owner's vision into practical business plans, operational targets and growth strategies, while keeping performance, budgets and financial controls under control.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring effective coordination, clear reporting lines and consistent performance.
• Translate the owner's vision into business plans, operational targets and growth strategies.
• Monitor budgets, cash flow, expenditure, profitability and financial controls with finance personnel.
• Identify opportunities to grow revenue, expand market reach, strengthen partnerships and improve competitiveness.
• Recruit, lead and supervise management teams and staff, setting responsibilities, targets and accountability.
• Set up policies, reporting procedures and internal controls to protect assets and reduce risk.
• Provide regular reports on performance, challenges, financial position and strategic recommendations to the business owner.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• At least 5-10 years of relevant professional experience, including substantial senior management or business operations experience.
• Demonstrable experience managing multiple departments, business units or diverse commercial operations.
• Experience in real estate, construction, manufacturing, FMCG or other commercially demanding sectors is desirable.
• A relevant professional qualification or an MBA is an advantage.