About the Role
Black Pelican Group is Nigeria’s foremost lifestyle solutions group, renowned for delivering world-class interior solutions through subsidiaries such as IL Bagno, Bathrooms Direct, Bagno Technik, BPL Logistix, and BPL Wellness. We are currently seeking a visionary and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial operations and steer our long-term sustainable growth from our Lekki Phase 1 headquarters in Lagos State.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the development and execution of Group-wide financial strategies, budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning to support overall business objectives.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with IFRS, robust tax planning, and stringent internal audit governance.
- Manage treasury operations, liquidity, cash flow forecasting, and foreign exchange exposure while maintaining strong banking relationships.
- Drive enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks to identify, evaluate, and mitigate financial and operational risks.
- Oversee process optimization, digital transformation in finance, and cost-effective procurement strategies across all subsidiaries.
- Provide impactful people leadership by mentoring the finance team, fostering ethical conduct, and ensuring succession planning.
- Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) and Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Finance or Accounting.
- Mandatory professional accounting certification such as ACA or ACCA.
- Minimum of 15 years of cognate experience in finance and accounting, with a proven track record in a senior executive leadership capacity.
- Extensive expertise in financial modeling, project management, investment analysis, and strategic business planning.
- Lead high-impact financial and strategic initiatives within a prestigious, market-leading lifestyle solutions group.
- Enjoy robust staff welfare, executive development programs, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Operate in a performance-driven environment where executive contributions are recognized and rewarded with competitive remuneration and incentives.