Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About the role

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will provide strategic financial leadership for a healthcare organisation, overseeing financial planning, corporate finance, treasury, investment, risk management and business expansion. Reporting to the Managing Director and Board, the CFO will act as a key adviser to drive sustainable growth, profitability and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the long‑term financial strategy and strengthen governance, controls and accountability.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and performance reporting, monitoring KPIs and cost‑optimisation opportunities.
• Design and execute corporate financing and capital‑raising programmes, negotiating with banks, investors and development finance institutions.
• Manage treasury operations, cash‑flow, liquidity, foreign‑exchange exposure and investment decisions.
• Oversee healthcare‑specific financial models, revenue optimisation with HMOs, insurers and other partners.
• Provide financial leadership for business expansion, mergers, acquisitions and strategic partnerships, including due diligence and feasibility studies.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian tax, accounting and regulatory requirements, maintaining internal controls and audit coordination.
• Lead, develop and retain a high‑performing finance team across multiple locations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field; Master’s or MBA required.
• Professional accounting qualification (ICAN, ACA, ACCA); CFA or CPA advantageous.
• Minimum 15 years progressive finance experience, including at least 7 years in senior finance leadership.
• Proven experience as CFO or Finance Director within the healthcare sector.
• Track record of raising at least USD 20 million in corporate funding.
• Demonstrated expertise in corporate finance, treasury, financial planning and business expansion.

Required skills

• Financial Modelling
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• IFRS Financial Reporting
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Corporate Governance
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

What we offer

• Monthly salary ₦2,000,000 – ₦2,500,000 (negotiable based on experience)
• Performance‑based executive incentives
• Health insurance (HMO)
• Pension contribution
• Annual leave and professional development opportunities
• Executive exposure to major growth initiatives