The Dangote Group remains one of the largest and most influential conglomerates in Africa. From cement and sugar to the massive Dangote Petroleum Refinery and petrochemicals, the company continues to expand — and with expansion comes continuous recruitment across Nigeria and other African countries.
Dangote Group is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Regional Finance Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Purpose
- To lead financial planning, control, reporting, and risk management across the region, ensuring strong financial performance, compliance, and alignment with corporate strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
- Develop and manage regional budgets, forecasts, and financial models
- Track performance vs. budget and provide variance analysis
- Support strategic decision-making through insights and recommendations.
Financial Reporting:
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
- Ensure accuracy and compliance with IFRS and company policies
- Consolidate financials across plants or subsidiaries in the region.
Cost Control & Efficiency:
- Monitor production and operating costs in cement plants
- Drive cost optimization initiatives
- Analyze cost drivers (energy, logistics, raw materials).
Compliance & Internal Controls:
- Ensure compliance with tax laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
- Strengthen internal controls and audit processes
- Manage relationships with auditors (internal & external).
Cash Flow & Treasury Oversight:
- Monitor working capital (inventory, receivables, payables)
- Ensure liquidity management across the region
- Support treasury in funding and capital allocation.
Business Partnering:
- Partner with plant managers, operations, and commercial teams
- Provide financial insights to support pricing, sales, and investment decisions
- Act as a strategic advisor to regional leadership.
Team Leadership:
- Lead and develop regional finance teams
- Set performance targets and ensure capability building
- Drive a culture of accountability and high performance
KPIs / Performance Metrics
- Budget vs actual performance
- Cost reduction targets
- Cash flow and working capital efficiency
- Audit and compliance scores
- Profitability of regional operation
Qualifications & Experience
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
- Professional certification required: ACA / ACCA / CIMA.
Experience:
- Typically 10+ years of finance experience
- Experience in:
- Manufacturing (preferably cement or heavy industry)
- Multi-plant or regional operations
- Prior experience in a senior finance or managerial role.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strong financial modelling & analytical skills
- Deep knowledge of cost accounting in manufacturing
- Leadership & team management
- Business acumen and strategic thinking
- Strong communication & stakeholder engagement
- High integrity and attention to detail.
Reporting Line:
- Usually reports to: Regional CFO, Pan Africa
- Works closely with: Plant Heads of Finance, Country CFOs, Corporate Finance Team.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply for Dangote Group Jobs
All genuine applications are made online only through the official careers portal:
Step-by-step guide:
1. Visit the official Dangote Careers website.
2. Browse current job openings or use the search filters (by location, function, or keyword).
3. Create a candidate profile if you don’t already have one.
4. Upload your CV, relevant certificates, and complete the application form carefully.
5. Submit and keep your login details so you can track the status of your application.