Corporate Finance Manager

Job title : Corporate Finance Manager

Job Location : Lagos Deadline : October 31, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

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Role Overview

• The Corporate Finance Manager will oversee corporate financial planning and treasury management functions, ensuring effective fund utilization, liquidity management, and risk mitigation.
• The role involves collaborating with financial partners, optimizing financial resources, and driving the company’s corporate finance strategy to support its growth objectives.
• A strong understanding of economics and its implications on financial decision-making is critical to this role.

Bank and Partner Activities

• Manage and maintain relationships with financial partners, including banks, finance houses, and cooperatives.
• Oversee bank and account operations, ensuring smooth financial transactions with partners.
• Evaluate and manage transaction costs with financial partners to optimize financial performance.
• Provide monthly rate guidance and investment advice.
• Update investment payout schedules and compute liquidity positions.
• Assess and establish monthly cost of funds to align with business objectives.

Asset, Liability, and Liquidity Management

• Plan and manage funds for disbursement and expense requirements across financial institutions.
• Oversee liquidity, exposure, and leverage management in partnership with banks.
• Handle excess liquidity investments and risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop collection schedules in collaboration with risk and portfolio management teams.
• Monitor FX liquidity exposure and set FX trigger points to mitigate currency devaluation risks.
• Define performance benchmarks for margins, reserves, cash, collections, and liquidity
• in alignment with executive directives.
• Analyze economic trends and assess their impact on liquidity, funding, and investment strategies.

Corporate Finance

• Originate deals for fund-raising efforts, working with banks, finance houses, and cooperatives.
• Prepare documentation to support deal origination and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with the growth team on front-end deal origination when required.
• Leverage economic insights to structure and negotiate financing options effectively.

Treasury Management

• Manage liquidity to ensure the organization has sufficient funds to meet its operational needs.
• Develop strategies to optimize cash flows and minimize financial risks.
• Oversee interest rate risk and advise on appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Analyze and report on FX risks, providing solutions to reduce exposure.
• Apply economic principles to forecast market trends and identify opportunities for financial optimization.

Reporting and Compliance

• Prepare and deliver weekly financial reports to key stakeholders.
• Oversee financial reporting and bank reconciliation activities.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with established KPIs and financial parameters.
• Generate comprehensive reports and provide insights on mitigants for interest rate, liquidity, and FX risks.
• Incorporate economic data in financial reporting to support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• A master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, ACA, ACCA) is an advantage.
• Experience: Minimum 7–10 years of experience in corporate finance, treasury management, or a related field, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and reporting tools.
• In-depth understanding of financial regulations and risk management practices.
• A strong grasp of economic principles and their impact on financial markets and corporate finance activities.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to financial management.
• Exceptional communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of economic factors influencing financial
• decision-making and market dynamics.