Finance Manager (Manufacturing Experience Required)

About the role

FMR Agency is recruiting a Finance & Accounts Manager for its client in the food manufacturing industry, based in Jakande Estate, Isolo, Lagos. The role is full time, onsite and runs Monday to Friday. The successful candidate takes full ownership of the finance function, supports business growth and expansion, strengthens financial systems, ensures regulatory compliance and provides financial insight for management decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance and accounting operations
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements and cash flow reports
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts and financial performance
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax and regulatory requirements, including licensing and expansion activities
• Strengthen internal financial controls, policies and reporting processes
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships and working capital
• Coordinate internal and external audits and regulatory reporting
• Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to management
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team and drive process improvement

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline
• ICAN (ACA) or ACCA certification is required
• Minimum 7 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role
• Proven experience leading the finance function in a growing organisation
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, treasury management, taxation and regulatory compliance

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems
• Leadership, commercial acumen, analytical thinking and decision-making
• Integrity, accountability and attention to detail

The advertised salary is N800k net, depending on experience. Applications are made through the recruiter's online application form.