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Head of Finance

Lagos, ng💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-14 → 2026-09-25

Core

Strategic and operational leader providing counsel to the Principal and Board of Governors, ensuring stewardship of the School's physical and financial resources and overseeing risk management.

Role type

Senior IC finance executive (school/non-profit)

Builds

Annual budgets, final accounts, management reports, and financial strategies for a co-educational full boarding secondary school.

Domain

Education (boarding school) + Finance/Accounting

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Financial leadership, budgeting, accounting, cash flow management, cost control, regulatory compliance, risk management, team leadership, strategic planning

Preferred skills

Experience in educational institutions or non-profits, knowledge of boarding school dynamics, administration and facilities management

Technologies

Enterprise-wide financial systems, updated accounting software

Responsibilities

Prepare annual budget and financial statements, manage banking and treasury functions, ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations, lead the finance team, advise the Board on financial status, oversee procurement and asset management, support business development and marketing plans.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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