Group Chief Financial Officer

WTS Energy provides recruitment and manpower services for the global oil and gas and energy industries. We supply engineers and consultants to our clients' projects and operations, and perform employment outsourcing services such as workforce management in oil and gas regions around the world. WTS Energy operates globally with offices in 14 countries and is operational in over 50 countries.

We are recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Group Chief Financial Officer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Summary

• The Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO) provides strategic financial leadership to the organization, ensuring long-term financial sustainability, operational excellence, and strong governance. Overseeing corporate finance functions including financial planning, reporting, treasury, tax, risk management, investor relations, and capital allocation, the role ensures compliance with financial standards, drives business performance, and serves as a key advisor to the CEO and Board.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization’s long-term financial strategy, leading financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board based on financial analysis and projections, guiding decisions on investments, capital structure, and growth opportunities.
• Oversee financial operations including accounting, audits, treasury, tax, and reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS/GAAP and regulatory requirements.
•  Monitor financial performance, improve profitability, cost efficiency, and return on capital, and lead corrective action where needed.
• Establish and monitor internal controls, identify and mitigate financial and operational risks, and ensure full compliance with regulatory, statutory, and corporate governance standards.
• Manage capital-raising initiatives (debt, equity, structured finance), oversee cash flow, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization, and maintain strong relationships with banks and investors.
• Partner with business units to drive financial discipline and decision-making, presenting financial insights to the Board and key stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting teams, building a high-performing finance organization that supports business growth.
•  Drive EMS and OH&S objectives, including a 10% decrease in total waste generation by 2026 and a 20% reduction in Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) by the end of the next fiscal year.

Requirements
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• ACCA, CPA, ACA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• 12–18+ years of progressive experience in senior finance roles.
• Strong record in financial strategy, corporate finance, and capital management.
• Experience in risk management, compliance, and financial operations.
• Prior experience in leadership roles within large or complex organizations.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in financial modeling, valuation, forecasting, and analytics.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and executive presence.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree (MBA, MSc Finance) is an added advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a rapidly growing international energy services company
• Leadership role with direct access to the CEO and Board
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
• Collaborative and high-performance work culture
• Health and wellbeing support.