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Deloitte

Chief Financial Officer

Lagos , Nigeria
full-time

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The CFO will lead financial strategy and operations while collaborating with senior leadership to drive profitability and ensure compliance in a dynamic asset management environment.

Job Summary:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will oversee the financial strategy and operations of the asset management company, ensuring sustainable growth, profitability, and compliance with financial regulations. This role involves leading financial planning, risk management, and reporting, while driving strategic initiatives to optimize asset performance and shareholder value. The CFO will collaborate with senior leadership to align financial goals with organisational objectives, fostering transparency and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute the organisation’s financial strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and market opportunities.
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to support informed decision-making and regulatory compliance.
  • Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring robust internal controls and adherence to industry standards.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies, ensuring transparency and trust.
  • Monitor and optimize the financial performance of asset portfolios, driving profitability and sustainable growth.
  • Mentor and lead the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • 15–20 years experience in finance, accounting, or asset management, with at least 7 years in a senior financial leadership role.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; a Master’s degree (e.g., MBA) or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA, ACA) is highly desirable.
  • Proven expertise in financial planning, analysis, and risk management within the asset management industry.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of driving financial performance.
  • Strong understanding of financial regulations, compliance, and reporting standards in asset management.
  • Ability to develop and implement financial strategies that deliver measurable results and support long-term organisational growth.
  • Must be willing to relocate
Deloitte

Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services. Our global network of member firms and related entities in more than 150 countries and territories (collectively, the “Deloitte organization”) serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies.  Learn how Deloitte’s approximately 312,000 people make an impact that matters at www.deloitte.com  Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.  Our Financial Advisory team specialises in taking facts and figures and then adding insight and expertise to maximise value and impact for our clients. Our integrated approach means our clients enjoy ‘one point of call’ that encompasses every aspect of a transaction. Together with other Deloitte services such as Tax, Consulting and Legal, we provide a comprehensive solution to clients, using global best practice and our global and local network.Our professionals need to have the acumen to handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, balancing long term projects with the urgency of immediate operational demands. We are committed to establishing and empowering the firm by establishing an environment of continuous learning and enriching career opportunities.What impact will you make?Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you’ll find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

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