Head of Finance

Job Description

As Shuttlers scales rapidly, the finance function is expected to evolve from bookkeeping into a strategic backbone for financial planning, performance management, analytics, and reporting.

• Forecast and budget accuracy within agreed variance thresholds; leadership team actively uses BI outputs in decision-making
  
• Reduction in manual finance operations and rework over time; month-end close completed within agreed timelines with minimal post-close adjustments
  
• Improved working capital ratio, no gap in cash runway and liquidity forecasts - no unexpected cash shortfalls or payment delays
  
• Clean audit outcomes with no material control deficiencies, no material misstatements in financial reporting
  
• Improved satisfaction from the board and investors on reporting quality and investor engagement quality
  
• Lead FP&A and Performance Management: consistently deliver reliable forecasting, budgeting, performance analysis, keep clean hygiene of internal operational and financial KPIs, embed BI and analytics to support the leadership team on planning and resource allocation decisions
  
• Lead continuous improvement of automated finance operations across billing, collections, payables, reconciliations, and vendor management; ensure accuracy in accounting; build processes that help the Finance team be ready to scale with business growth
  
• Drive strong cash and working capital discipline; own a rolling 13-week cash forecasting and liquidity planning; closely monitor treasury positions
  
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory obligations; maintain integrity of financial processes and reporting for audit
  
• Deliver trusted management, board, and investor reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness
  
• Lead investor relations execution, support the leadership team in fundraising efforts, including data room preparation, due diligence, etc.
  
• Act as a thought partner to the CFO and leadership team on financial and operational decisions
  

Requirements

• 7 - 8+ years in Finance, including experience leading a finance function in a fast-growing or scaled business
  
• Proven ability to build and lead FP&A functions, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance management
  
• Expertise in defining and maintaining clean financial and operational KPI frameworks as a single source of truth; experience building or overseeing BI/management reporting to support leadership decision-making
  
• Master's know-how and industry best practices in treasury operations and liquidity management
  
• Strong leadership skills with ability to operate in fast-growing environments, continuously thinking of improving processes and efficiency for business scaling
  

“Nice to have” requirement:

Experience in mobility, logistics, marketplace, or high-volume transaction businesses

Why join Shuttlers?

Build one of Africa’s most innovative mobility financing platforms from the ground up

Work closely with founders and leadership: Act as a core thought partner of the leadership team on planning, performance, and financial strategy

Direct impact on growth: your work will directly shape how Shuttlers allocates resources, manages cash, scales operations, and makes strategic decisions

Complex, real-world challenges: operate at the intersection of high-volume transactions, emerging-market realities, and rapid scaling - a rare opportunity to build finance systems that truly matter.

Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, or Accounting. 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships or NYSC experience acceptable). Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting software is a plus. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and within a team.