FINANCE & COST CONTROL LEAD - CONCESSION TRANSITION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE (TPMO)

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Job Overview

Location

Nigeria

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

On-site

Sector

Government & Public Administration

Experience Level

Senior (5-8 years)

Application Deadline

March 13, 2026

About the Company

This role is part of the Concession Transition Program Management Office (TPMO), likely supporting a significant initiative within Nigeria's aviation sector. The TPMO is dedicated to managing the transition of airport concessions, ensuring that all financial and operational aspects are meticulously planned and executed. This involves developing comprehensive financial transition plans, cashflow forecasts, and budgets, while also identifying and mitigating financial risks.

The team works closely with various stakeholders, including government bodies, concessionaires, and financial institutions, to ensure compliance with Nigerian public finance rules and concession agreements. A key focus is on implementing robust financial controls, providing capacity building on financial reporting, and delivering accurate financial reports to guide decision-making and ensure a smooth handover of operations.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Finance & Cost Control Lead to join our Concession Transition Program Management Office (TPMO). This role is integral to managing the financial transition of airport concessions, ensuring robust financial planning, cost control, and compliance with all relevant regulations.

Your responsibilities will include leading the preparation of financial transition plans, cashflow forecasts, and budgets, as well as conducting thorough financial risk assessments and validating concessionaire financial models. You will be instrumental in implementing interim financial controls and accounting policies, ensuring adherence to Nigerian public finance rules and concession terms. This position also involves acting as the primary finance focal point, translating technical financial issues into actionable guidance, and delivering capacity-building sessions on budgeting and financial reporting.

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Required Skills

Financial PlanningCashflow ForecastingBudgetingFinancial Risk ManagementFinancial ControlsComplianceStakeholder ManagementCapacity BuildingReportingFinancial ModellingPublic-Private Transaction FinanceIFRS/IPSASNigerian Public ProcurementPublic Finance ManagementAdvanced ExcelERP/Accounting Packages

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead preparation and maintenance of TPMO financial transition plan, cashflow forecasts, budgets, and funding gap analysis, aligning with procurement and operational workstreams.
  • Review concession agreements, identify financial risks, and design mitigation measures; validate concessionaire financial models and assumptions.
  • Implement interim financial controls, accounting policies, and reporting templates, ensuring compliance with Nigerian public finance rules and concession terms.
  • Act as finance focal point, translate technical issues into actionable guidance, and deliver capacity-building on budgeting and financial reporting.
  • Produce financial reports, track mitigation measures, and define financial KPIs tied to transition milestones and handover readiness.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; Professional qualification required (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA).
  • Master's degree in finance, MBA, or relevant postgraduate qualification is desirable.
  • Minimum 12-15 years of progressive finance experience with at least 5-8 years in infrastructure, PPPs, concessions, or project finance.
  • Demonstrable experience working in Nigeria or comparable West African markets is strongly preferred.
  • Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; familiarity with ERP/accounting packages and reporting tools.
  • Willingness to undergo public sector background checks and financial probity screening.

How to Apply

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Posted Date

February 26, 2026

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