Chief Financial Officer at The VURIN Group

The VURIN Group is a diversified portfolio of businesses across various sectors of the oil and gas and infrastructure industries, in Nigeria and beyond, with the primary mission to establish, grow, and manage the most successful group of energy operations and support businesses in terms of superior shareholder returns, business leadership, and contribution to society.

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Lagos

Job type: Full-Time

Industry: Oil & Gas

Job Description
Strategic Financial Planning & Leadership:

• Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and internal controls aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to align financial planning with long-term organizational goals.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare high-impact presentations and proposals to investors and financiers for capital raising efforts.
• Evaluate and structure bankable investment projects, including due diligence and financial modelling.

Budgeting & Cost Control:

• Coordinate the annual budget preparation process, compiling inputs, analyzing variances, and ensuring board alignment.
• Develop and implement cost control/management strategies to ensure optimal use of financial resources.

Cash flow & Financial Analysis:

• Monitor and manage company’s cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations.
• Conduct financial analysis and risk assessments on projects and company performance using KPIs and models.
• Analyze financial data to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving measures.

Compliance & Regulatory Management:

• Ensure full compliance with tax laws and regulatory requirements, managing relationships with auditors and consultants.
• Present and manage tax strategies to ensure minimal exposure on all statutory remittances.

Team Leadership & Operational Oversight:

• Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to the finance and accounting team to ensure high performance.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including audit facilitation and management of fixed assets and inventory.
• Maintain a robust system of accounting controls and improve reporting systems and templates for business intelligence.

Requirements
Educationl Qualification

• Candidates should possess a minimum BSc / BA Degree
• Certified Financial Analyst
• MBA or MSc (Added Advantage)
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ICAN, ACCA or CFA).
• Advanced degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in financial advisory, corporate finance, project finance or private equity
• Extensive experience in financial leadership roles (e.g., CFO or senior finance positions).
• Strong understanding of financial planning, capital management, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and collaborate across departments.
• Expertise in financial software and tools for efficient operations.
• Exceptional communication skills for presenting to stakeholders and boards.
• Experience in mergers, acquisitions, or international finance, equity and debt restructuring and raises.

Knowledge and Proficiency in:

• Strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• Financial modelling and in-depth financial analysis
• Project finance and investment structuring
• ERP systems and accounting software (e.g., Sage, NetSuite)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations
• Confidential data handling and sound financial judgment

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should Click here to apply online