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Chief Finance Officer At Layer3

Layer3·Abuja, nigeria·Full Time·Contract
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Role Overview -

The CFO will be a strategic business partner to the CEO and Executive Team, providing financial leadership to support the company's growth agenda. The role requires a leader who is both strategic and hands-on, capable of driving profitability, improving cash flow, strengthening internal controls, managing risk, and preparing the organization for expansion and investment.

  • Financial Strategy & Leadership Develop and execute The Company's financial strategy aligned with the multi-year growth plan. Lead financial planning across Cloud, Network Infrastructure, Broadband, and Managed Services. Drive profitability improvement, cost optimization, and revenue assurance strategies. Advise the CEO on capital allocation, pricing models, new businesses, and geographic expansion.
  • Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Management Lead annual budgeting and long-range financial planning. Implement rolling forecasts and scenario planning tools. Oversee KPIs and management reporting for each business unit. Strengthen financial discipline across all departments.
  • Treasury, Cash Flow & Working Capital Management Optimize working capital, liquidity, and banking relationships. Implement robust receivables, collections, and payables management. Oversee treasury operations and loan facilities.
  • Capital Raise & Investment Management Lead capital raise efforts (equity, debt, infrastructure financing). Support project financing for cloud availability zones, network expansion, and AI GPU clusters. Structure partnerships with banks, DFIs, and investors.
  • Financial Operations & Compliance Oversee financial operations, accounting, audit, and tax planning. Ensure timely financial statements in accordance with IFRS. Strengthen internal controls and reduce financial leakage. Lead internal audit, compliance, and enterprise risk management.
  • Revenue Assurance & Pricing Implement revenue assurance across all product lines. Support pricing strategy, cost modeling, and margin optimization. Establish financial guardrails for contracts and vendor agreements.
  • Procurement, Cost Control & Vendor Management Oversee procurement governance and value-for-money processes. Lead cost optimization across infrastructure and operations. Support vendor negotiations with OEMs and technology partners.
  • Team Leadership & Culture Build a high-performing finance team. Mentor and develop successors for key roles. Promote accountability, transparency, and excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
  • MBA, ACCA, ACA, CFA, or equivalent is required.
  • 10 - 15 years' experience with at least 2 years in senior leadership (CFO, FC, Head of Finance).
  • Experience in technology, cloud, telecommunications, or infrastructure preferred.
  • Proven experience in capital raise, treasury, and investor relations.
  • Strong IFRS, tax, compliance, and regulatory knowledge.
  • Track record of improving profitability, cashflow, and internal controls.

Key Competencies

  • Strategic financial leadership
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and board-level reporting ability
  • High integrity and sound judgment
  • Ability to lead through change and fast growth
  • Execution-driven and detail-oriented

Key Financial Performance KPIs & Expectations

  • Revenue Growth rate
  • Gross and Net Profit Margin
  • EBITDA Margin Working Capital
  • Cost to Income Ratio
  • Interest Income
  • Return of Capital Employed (ROCE)
  • Return on Equity (ROE)
  • Budget Implementation (Revenue and Cost)
  • Cost savings Delivered
  • Debt/Equity Ratio
  • Project ROI

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDMBA/MSc/MAProfessional Certificate
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Company

Layer3

Location

Abuja, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Contract

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

June 27, 2026

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