About the Role
Robert Walters is representing a leading FMCG organization in Nigeria to recruit a strategic and results-driven Head of Supply Chain Finance. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee the entire finance function supporting end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring rigorous financial control, deep cost visibility, and impactful commercial insights across manufacturing and logistics. You will be instrumental in optimizing product costing, managing factory accounting, and enhancing working capital performance to support the company's ambitious growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the Supply Chain Finance function, delivering comprehensive financial leadership to manufacturing and supply chain operations across Nigeria.
- Oversee daily operations in cost accounting, factory accounting, and accounts payable to guarantee accuracy and compliance.
- Drive precise product costing, standard costing models, variance analysis, and proactive cost control measures.
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, and Commercial teams to identify and execute cost optimization initiatives.
- Monitor manufacturing costs, inventory levels, working capital, and overall supply chain financial performance.
- Strengthen internal financial controls, reporting processes, and regulatory compliance throughout the supply chain ecosystem.
- Spearhead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning for all manufacturing and supply chain units.
- Develop and track key financial KPIs, translating complex data into actionable insights for the CFO and executive leadership team.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance experience, with substantial exposure to the FMCG, manufacturing, or complex supply chain sectors.
- Demonstrated expertise in cost accounting, factory accounting, accounts payable, and advanced financial analysis.
- Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent recognized body.
- Strong track record of partnering successfully with manufacturing and supply chain leadership.
- Deep understanding of inventory valuation, manufacturing variances, and working capital management.
- Exceptional leadership capabilities with experience managing high-performing finance teams.
- Outstanding stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employee and family.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a global organization.
- Dynamic, fast-paced work environment with a collaborative leadership team.