Finance Lead
Emergency Response Africa
Job Overview
Location
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Sector
Nonprofit & NGO
Experience Level
Senior (5-8 years)
Application Deadline
May 8, 2026
About the Company
Job Description
We are seeking a strategic Finance Lead to join our team in Lagos, offering a hybrid work arrangement.
This role involves developing financial models, driving cost optimization, managing donor funds, and setting up robust financial systems.
Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping our financial future and ensuring operational efficiency.
To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.
Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage financial models and forecasts.
- Drive unit economics, cost optimization, and pricing strategies.
- Manage donor funds and prepare grant financial reports.
- Set up financial systems, tools, and internal controls.
- Lead strategic thinking and stakeholder management.
Qualifications
- 5 years of finance experience (Startup/Healthcare/Tech preferred)
- Knowledge of IFRS and Nigerian tax regulations
- Experience with donor fund management and NGO reporting
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
- MBA, CPA, ICAN, ACCA, or CFA preferred
How to Apply
Send CV and cover letter to tobi@emergencyresponseafrica.com
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In Lagos's dynamic startup and healthcare ecosystem, robust financial leadership is essential for sustainable growth and impact. This role is critical for developing financial strategies, optimizing unit economics, and ensuring fiscal responsibility, particularly with donor funds. You will drive strategic financial thinking, manage complex financial models, and implement robust internal controls. Your leadership will directly influence organizational scalability and funding sustainability. Key technical skills include financial modeling, IFRS, Nigerian tax regulations, and donor fund management.
Posted Date
April 23, 2026
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