Finance & Operations Manager

Talent Spur Advisory Limited - Our client in the cosmetics and beauty industry is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance & Operations Manager

Location: Surulere (Ideal candidate should stay within Surulere, Oshodi, or within close proximity to Surulere)

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Cosmetics, Beauty & FMCG Recruiter: Talent Spur Advisory Limited About The Role The successful candidate will oversee financial management and daily business operations, strengthen internal controls and provide accurate reporting to support business growth. The role requires hands-on experience managing finance, inventory, procurement and distribution in a product-based business.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, budgets and cash-flow forecasts. Monitor revenue, expenditure, profitability and budget variances. Manage receivables, payables, reconciliations and collections. Coordinate payroll processing, statutory remittances and audit preparation. Oversee procurement, inventory, warehousing and distribution activities. Monitor stock movements, replenishment, product availability and order fulfilment. Coordinate stock counts and investigate discrepancies, damages, returns and slow-moving inventory. Maintain effective controls over cash, expenditure, stock and company assets. Manage supplier relationships and monitor purchasing and delivery timelines. Develop financial and operational dashboards with clear recommendations for management. Improve processes, control costs and follow through on agreed performance targets. Coordinate relevant teams to ensure accurate records and efficient service delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. Relevant experience managing finance and operations in cosmetics, beauty, FMCG, distribution or a related product-based business. Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, cash-flow management and internal controls. Practical experience in inventory accounting, procurement and operational coordination. Proficiency in Excel and accounting software; familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems. Strong analytical, leadership, communication and problem-solving skills. High integrity, attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information. ICAN or ACCA qualification is an added advantage.