FINANCE EXECUTIVE

Confidential Employer

Job Overview

Location

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

On-site

Sector

Finance & Banking

Experience Level

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Application Deadline

May 3, 2026

About the Company

This organization operates within the dynamic fintech and payment services sector, driving innovation and efficiency in financial transactions. They are characterized by a fast-paced environment where high performance and ownership are highly valued. The company is committed to providing a platform for professionals to operate at a higher level, offering full autonomy over financial processes, controls, and insights. They seek individuals who can translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business intelligence, directly impacting strategic decision-making and the company's overall performance.

Job Description

We are seeking a high-performing Finance Executive with robust fintech and payment services experience to join our dynamic team in Lagos.

This role offers a unique opportunity to operate at a higher level, taking full ownership of financial processes, controls, and insights within a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for end-to-end financial reporting with a commitment to accuracy, alongside comprehensive budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring real-time financial visibility.

Key responsibilities include maintaining regulatory compliance within the fintech landscape, ensuring audit readiness, managing stakeholders effectively, and optimizing cash flow and cost efficiency. You will translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business insights to support leadership decision-making through accurate financial analysis.

Apply: thepeopleplug@aol.com (Use “Fintech Finance Executive” as subject)

Required Skills

Financial ReportingBudgetingForecastingRegulatory ComplianceFinancial ControlsAudit ReadinessStakeholder ManagementCash Flow OptimizationCost EfficiencyFinancial AnalysisFintech ExposureChartered AccountantOwnership Mindset

Key Responsibilities

End-to-end financial reporting with zero tolerance for errors
Budgeting, forecasting, and real-time financial visibility
Regulatory compliance within a fintech environment
Audit readiness and stakeholder management
Cash flow optimization and cost efficiency management
Translate financial data into clear, actionable business insights for leadership
Support decision-making through accurate financial analysis

Qualifications

3–5 years’ experience in finance with strong fintech exposure
Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) — non-negotiable
Strong knowledge of financial controls, reporting, and compliance
Ability to work fast, think independently, and execute effectively
High attention to detail with strong ownership mindset
Experience in high-performance, fast-paced environments
Ability to interpret and challenge financial data
Experience balancing speed and accuracy in finance operations
Proactive problem-solving mindset with strong initiative

Benefits & Perks

Close work with decision-makers
Direct impact on business performance
Strong growth opportunity in a scaling company

How to Apply

Use “Fintech Finance Executive” as subject

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The Nigerian fintech and payment services sector is experiencing exponential growth, demanding sophisticated financial management and strategic insights. This Finance Executive role is designed for a high-impact professional ready to take full ownership of financial operations in a fast-paced environment. Key technical areas include end-to-end financial reporting, advanced budgeting and forecasting, regulatory compliance within fintech, and data-driven financial analysis. The role's direct influence on business performance, strategic decision-making, and cost optimization underscores its significant contribution to ROI and leadership scale.