Finance Manager

About the role

Leadway, one of Nigeria’s largest non‑banking financial services providers, is seeking a Finance Manager to join its Lagos team. This full‑time hybrid position will support strategic and operational decision‑making through financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Prepare and review accurate, timely financial statements and management reports in line with regulatory and internal standards.
• Monitor cash flow, manage working capital and ensure robust internal controls.
• Coordinate audits, supervise reconciliations and maintain compliance with risk‑management policies.
• Partner with business units to evaluate investments, optimise costs and drive continuous improvement of finance processes and systems.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field; professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CFA) highly desirable.
• Relevant experience in financial services or a similarly regulated industry, preferably with exposure to insurance, pensions or asset management.
• Proven people‑management abilities, including mentoring, task delegation and performance oversight.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Financial modeling expertise.
• Experience with accounting or ERP software.