First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Plc is a full service banking group, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, with the vision ‘to be the premier financial services group of African origin’.
From its early origins in investment banking as City Securities Limited in 1977, FCMB, established in 1982, has emerged as one of the leading financial services institutions in Nigeria and one of the top eight lenders in the country with subsidiaries that are market leaders in their respective segments. FCMB was incorporated as a private limited liability company on 20 April 1982 and granted a banking licence on 11 August 1983. On 15 July 2004, the Bank changed its status from a private limited liability company to a public limited liability company and was listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, by introduction, on 21 December 2004. As at December 2013, FCMB had 2 million customers, N1 trillion in assets, over 270 branches in Nigeria and a licensed banking subsidiary in the United Kingdom (FCMB UK) and a representative office in the Republic of South Africa.
Having successfully transformed to a retail and commercial banking-led group, the Bank expects to continue to distinguish itself by delivering exceptional service and taking its unique brand of supportive banking to every household in Nigeria.Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Ibadan for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
The CFO will oversee the financial management and strategy of the organization, ensuring financial stability and supporting business growth.
Key responsibilities include financial planning, preparing and analyzing financial statements, regulatory reporting, developing budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and leading the finance team to achieve operational excellence.
Qualifications
Strong expertise in Financial Planning and Finance management
Proven capabilities in preparing and analyzing Financial Statements and Financial Reporting
Exceptional Analytical Skills to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Leadership, team management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments
Proficiency in financial software and tools
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; professional qualifications (e.g., CFA, ACCA or ICAN) are preferred
Experience in microfinance, banking, or a related financial sector is advantageous