The Clenn and Peak Co.is a forward‑thinking Human Resources and Management Consultancy dedicated to helping organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent while building efficient structures for sustainable growth. With years of experience across multiple industries, we provide tailored solutions that align people, processes, and performance with our clients’ strategic goals.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Finance
Locations: Akwa Ibom and Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Description
- The Head of Finance is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for the entire finance function of Invealth Partners Limited
- This includes driving financial planning, budgeting, cash flow management, investment oversight, risk management, and compliance across all business units and projects.
- The role ensures that financial strategies are aligned with corporate objectives, provides insights to support executive decision-making, enforces strong internal controls, and fosters a culture of financial discipline and transparency.
Detailed Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership:
- Develop and implementcompany-wide financial strategiesthat support growth, sustainability, and profitability targets.
- Advise the Managing Director and Board oninvestment decisions, capital structure, and funding optionsfor ongoing and new projects.
- Ensure alignment of financial plans with operational and strategic plans across all business units and active projects.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Lead the budgeting process, ensuring robust input from all units and alignment with company strategy.
- Overseeperiodic re-forecastingand ensure proactive adjustments in response to changing market or operational conditions.
- Monitorbudget adherenceacross all units and provide variance analyses with actionable insights.
Financial Operations and Controls:
- Establish and maintainrobust internal controlsto safeguard assets, ensure accurate financial reporting, and mitigate risks.
- Oversee thefinance function for the entire group, ensuring timely drawdowns, payment certifications, and cost tracking.
Reporting and Compliance:
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation ofmonthly, quarterly, and annual financial statementsin compliance with IFRS and local regulations.
- Provideboard-level reportsthat clearly present financial performance, trends, and projections.
- Ensure compliance withtax regulations, statutory filings, and corporate governance standards.
Risk Management and Audit:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensiverisk management framework, identifying and mitigating financial risks.
- Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies, ensuringclean audit reportsand prompt resolution of audit queries.
- Implement enterprise-wide policies forfraud prevention, credit risk, and cost control.
Team Leadership:
- Build, mentor, and lead ahigh-performing finance team, ensuring continuous professional development and succession planning.
- Foster a culture ofaccountability, collaboration, and innovationwithin the finance department.
Key Deliverables
- Accurate, timely, and insightfulfinancial reportsfor the Board and management.
- Acompany-wide budgetthat is realistic, approved on time, and rigorously monitored.
- Strongcash flow management, ensuring operational liquidity and optimal use of funds.
- A robust system ofinternal controlswith zero significant compliance breaches.
- Cleanannual statutory auditsand timely regulatory filings.
- Finance systems and processes that support theefficient delivery of projects/
Competency Requirements
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields
- Master’s degree (MBA or MSc in Finance/Accounting) preferred.
- Professional certifications required: ACA, ACCA, CPA, ICAN, or equivalent.
Professional Background and Experience:
- Minimum of 15 years’ progressive experiencein finance management, with at least5 years as a CFO in a large organisation.
- Proven experience managingfinance functions in multi-unit organizationsor large infrastructure/healthcare projects.
- Strong understanding and experience ofproject finance, capital investment, and healthcare industry financial dynamics.
Technical Skills:
- Advanced knowledge ofIFRS, Nigerian tax laws, and corporate finance practices.
- Audit experience and training ( Certification backed).
- Proficiency infinancial management systems/ERPs(e.g., SAP, Oracle, Quickbooks)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a track record of cost management and optimization.
- Expertise infinancial modeling, risk management, and strategic planning.
Leadership and Behavioral Competencies:
- Exceptionalleadership and people managementskills with the ability to inspire and mentor a diverse team.
- High integrity and commitment totransparency and ethical standards.
- Excellentcommunication and presentationskills for board-level and cross-functional interactions.
- Strong organizational and decision-making abilities in high-pressure environments.
- Ability to drivecontinuous improvementand implement best-in-class financial processes.
Application Closing Date
15th August, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: careers.clennandpeak@gmail.com using the Job title as the subject of the mail.