Head of Finance & Capital Strategy at Excel and Grace Consulting
EXCEL AND GRACE CONSULTING is a key player in financial & business consulting; providing financial advisory services to people and organizations in Nigeria. Endowed with seasoned Consultants in Human Capital Development, Business Development, Accounting, Operations Management, Project management, Banking, Marketing, Brand Development, and so many other fields, Excel and Grace has adequately positioned itself as a solution provider.
EXCEL & GRACE is a wholly indigenous (Nigerian) and privately owned company registered as an enterprise in 2000 and incorporated in 2004 under the companies and allied matters decree of Nigeria, 1968.
With our core values which we constantly pursue to substantiate, we believe that our clients operate on a continuum of policies and procedures which constantly shape the outcome of their overall objective. This is why we don’t just take up a client and suggest according to perceived solutions; BUT rather we undertake a thorough study of who they are, their compositions and the environment they operate in before proffering a solution. We do this painstakingly, knowing that no two organizations are exactly the same even if they operate within the same industry or environment.
This is why in the last 10 years of our reasonable exposure in consulting, we have engaged professionalism and consistently maintain high standards in our operations. We have over time helped businesses explore opportunities, manage and sustain growth with good returns.Job Summary
The Head of Finance & Capital Strategy will oversee financial planning, treasury, budgeting, management reporting, financial controls and funding readiness.
The successful candidate will work closely with the MD/CEO and relevant stakeholders to improve financial performance, maintain liquidity and support capital-raising and business expansion plans.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a finance professional who can combine strong financial discipline with commercial thinking and a willingness to build systems in a growing business.
Key Responsibilities
Lead budgeting, financial forecasting, cash-flow planning and financial performance analysis.
Monitor liquidity, working capital, funding requirements and cost of funds.
Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, variance analyses and financial dashboards.
Strengthen financial controls, expenditure management, financial documentation and audit readiness.
Coordinate statutory filings, taxation, audit processes and applicable financial reporting requirements.
Develop financial models, business cases and investment analyses to support management decisions.
Prepare investor presentations, financial models, data rooms and due diligence documents for fundraising initiatives.
Identify and evaluate potential funding sources, including banks, institutional investors, development finance institutions and strategic partners.
Support debt and equity funding discussions, term-sheet reviews and financing negotiations in collaboration with the MD/CEO and professional advisers.
Work with the Financial Controller, where applicable, to ensure accurate accounting, reconciliations and financial records.
Monitor the financial performance of business products and recommend measures to improve profitability and reduce financial exposure.
Provide management with timely insights on financial risks, growth opportunities and resource allocation.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
ACA, ACCA or an equivalent professional qualification is strongly preferred.
Approximately 5–8 years of relevant finance experience, including experience in a senior finance, treasury or financial planning role.
Experience in fintech, banking, financial services, lending, asset financing or a related commercial environment is an advantage.
Strong competence in budgeting, cash-flow management, financial reporting, financial modelling and internal controls.
Exposure to fundraising, investor relations, debt financing or corporate finance transactions is desirable.
Good understanding of IFRS, taxation and applicable financial regulatory requirements.
Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools.
Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
High integrity, sound judgment and the ability to work independently in a growing business.