The role:
Leads a finance organisation with six direct reports across multiple locations.
Partners closely with Terminal Managing Directors and functional leaders.
Works collaboratively with regional and global finance teams.
Travels regularly across the Nigeria cluster.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Finance Leadership
Partner with the Country CEO and Leadership Team to shape business strategy and drive sustainable growth.
Lead planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management.
Develop investment cases and support capital allocation decisions.
Provide commercial insights to support strategic decision-making.
Financial Stewardship & Governance
Ensure accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance and timely month-end close.
Maintain strong accounting practices across local finance teams and Global Service Centres.
Lead treasury, working capital, tax compliance and Board reporting.
Risk & Controls
Lead enterprise risk management and strengthen financial controls.
Ensure timely resolution of audit findings and compliance actions.
Oversee fraud prevention, insurance and governance frameworks.
People Leadership
Build and develop a high-performing, inclusive finance organisation.
Drive succession planning, capability development and talent growth.
Foster collaboration across local, regional and global finance teams.
Continuous Improvement
Champion Lean and the APMT Business System to simplify processes, improve efficiency and embed continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Must-have
Significant leadership experience in Finance within a multinational or complex business environment.
Strong expertise in financial planning, accounting, governance, treasury, tax and risk management.
Proven experience partnering with executive leadership to drive business performance.
Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams.
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Nice to have
Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business.
Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent).
Experience within ports, logistics, infrastructure, manufacturing or other asset-intensive industries.
Experience working across Africa or other emerging markets.
LEADERSHIP & CULTURE
We're looking for someone who:
Thinks strategically and acts commercially.
Builds trusted partnerships across diverse stakeholders.
Leads with integrity, humility and accountability.
Thrives in complex, fast-changing environments.
Develops people and creates an inclusive, high-performing culture.
Embraces change and continuous improvement.