Head of Finance

Our mission is to improve the productivity and income of farmers by making credit accessible to them using technology.

Crop2Cash is a rapidly growing organization creating impactful solutions for the agriculture sector. We are deeply committed to our mission and will need you to share that commitment. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast-moving and cross-disciplinary environment with lots of change. Our culture is open and collaborative, and we’re constantly learning and adapting.

We at Crop2Cash are looking for a strategic and hands-on Head of Finance to lead the Finance team, financial strategy, planning, and operations of our organization. This role is critical to shaping our business model, enabling sustainable growth, and ensuring financial discipline as we scale.

You’ll be responsible for designing financial systems, building robust models, tracking key financial

and operational metrics, and ensuring compliance with local and international standards. 

You will work closely with the CEO, functional leads, and external partners to drive financial performance

and transparency.

Responsibilities

• Own the financial strategy and long-term financial planning process.
• Build and maintain robust financial models, forecasts, and budgets.
• Track key financial and operational metrics to inform decision-making.
• Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead the development of managerial accounts and financial reporting systems.
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and audit requirements.
• Design and implement financial policies, internal controls, and risk management processes.
• Ensure financial discipline and transparency across the organization.
• Establish procurement, expense, and financial approval processes.
• Oversee capital management initiatives, including fundraising and optimizing capital structure, to fuel ambitious growth.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with investors, financial institutions, and partners.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for donors and funding partners.
• Manage financial aspects of donor and grant-funded projects, including budgeting, compliance, and financial reporting.
• Grooming and managing the finance team while collaborating with key other Team Managers

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in finance, ideally with a blend of startup, agriculture, or tech
• experience.
• Proven experience developing and managing financial models and forecasts.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and the Nigerian tax and regulatory environment.
• Deep understanding of unit economics, cost optimisation, and pricing strategies.
• Proven track record managing donor funds and preparing grant financial reports (e.g., for
• foundations, bilateral/multilateral agencies, or NGOs).
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA, CPA, ICAN, ACCA, or CFA certification is highly preferred.
• Experience with managing financial payment and operations software.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong leadership(coaching), communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on experience setting up and managing financial systems, tools, and internal controls in early-stage or scaling environments.

This is a HYBRID role (Ibadan)