Group Head, Investment & Innovation at Menzon Limited Full Time

Job Title: Group Head, Investment & Innovation

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Overview

• Our client seeks the services of a Group Head, Investment & Innovation.
• Successful candidate will be responsible for management of the Group’s investment interests and concerns as well as coordinate research and development activities supporting business diversification and new product development.

Job Description

• Identify investment opportunities and business incentives the Group can take advantage of.
• Drive profitability, market competitiveness, value differentiation and sustainability through effective management of the Group’s investment portfolios (SBUs)
• Perform regular investment reviews as well as prepare and maintain investment reports.
• Undertake and coordinate the development of business plans and propositions
• Propose viable and profitable investment areas for Management consideration and coordinate the implementation of selected investment options.
• Identifying business risks and suggest mitigants to avoid business or financial losses.
• Coordinate researches and data analytic activities to establish industry trends and use same to influence, improve and inform business decisions.
• Drive cost reduction in business operations in all SBUs and ensure that sales and revenue targets are met.
• Analyse, formulate and review investment policies for the Group.
• Analyse company’s past investment decisions and suggesting positive improvements.
• Review the company’s financial statements to ascertain financial performance of existing investments.
• Analyse government policies and the national budget to guide investments and business decisions.
• Ensure that the Group’s investment processes comply with the regulations and standards.
• Keep abreast with changes or developments in government policies and/or the economy in general.
• Prepare and oversee implementation and control of departmental budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or relevant field.
• Master’s Degree (preferably an MBA) and relevant professional certification required.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in a related position.
• Familiarity with various financial analysis tools and software.
• Knowledge of investment appraisal techniques.
• Ability to analyse business performance.
• Strong financial capabilities, including working capital management, analysis of financial data/statements.
• Entrepreneurial flair, business acumen, networking skills, strong business ethics and high level of integrity.
• Strong research, analytical, problem-solving skills and critical thinking ability.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage stressful situations.
• Highly motivated and results-driven individual.
• Excellent customer orientation.

Application Closing Date
19th March, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter as an attachment to: [email protected] using “Application for the Post of Group Head, Investment & Innovation” as the subject of the email.