HEAD OF FINANCE AT WESTFIELD CONSULTING LIMITED | FINANCE JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Westfield Consulting Limited – Our client, with interests in Real Estate, Energy, Agriculture, Mining, Maritime, and Aviation, is looking for a qualified and passionate candidate for its Oil and Gas Services to fill the position below

Job Description:

• The role oversees financial planning, treasury management, reporting, risk management, internal controls, and capital allocation to support business growth and operational stability.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Corporate Advisory:

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Provide financial modeling and analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Advise executive management and the Board on financial performance and risks.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and capital expenditure proposals.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Reporting:

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Monitor financial performance against approved budgets.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of management accounts and statutory reports.
• Oversee compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Treasury & Working Capital Management:

• Manage liquidity, cash flow planning, and capital structure.
• Oversee banking relationships and funding arrangements.
• Optimize working capital and cost efficiency.

Risk Management & Internal Controls:

• Establish robust internal control frameworks.
• Implement financial governance policies and procedures.
• Oversee internal and external audits.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.

Cost Optimization & Profitability Management:

• Monitor cost structures and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Analyze revenue streams and margin performance.
• Provide financial insights to improve operational profitability.

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead and develop the finance team across the organization.
• Drive a culture of accountability, compliance, and high performance.
• Mentor senior finance managers and build succession pipelines.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACA, ACCA) required.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification preferred.
• 12 – 15 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in oil & gas, energy, or similar capital-intensive industry preferred.
• Strategic financial leadership
• Advanced financial analysis and forecasting
• Strong governance and compliance orientation
• Risk management expertise
• Executive presence and board-level reporting skills.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Candidates should send their current CV to: victor.allu@westfield-consulting.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.