Hybrid Director of Finance bei Cavista Holdings

Cavista Holdings is driven by the belief that business should be a force for good. Our primary focus is on investing in the world’s most underserved regions, where we strive to bring together capital, expertise, and partnerships to unlock opportunities, create value, and transform lives.

Our investment strategy is centered around promoting economic development, job creation, and improving communities around the world. We have diversified our portfolio across various sectors, including agriculture, energy, hospitality, mining, and technology to advance our mission.

Cavista Holdings is searching for great talent. We are an open, agile environment, where transparent conversation ignites collaboration with a team of great thinkers. Everyone freely contributes, ideas override egos, and the best idea always wins. We embrace new technologies and pride ourselves in our great culture. In our world, opportunity paired with imagination is limitless and we build what others can only hope to dream. We build the best because we hire only the best! We have created an atmosphere allowing you to produce your best work, by catering to the creative.

Cavista Holdings seeks an accomplished Director of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership across our diversified portfolio, including Cavista Technologies, Agbeyewa Farms, PayZeep, and Glocient Hospitality. This role will oversee all aspects of financial management, ensuring alignment with our growth objectives while maintaining rigorous compliance and fiscal discipline.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the financial future of a dynamic holding company while working closely with management on high-impact initiatives.

Key Responsibilities.

• Develop and execute group-wide financial strategies to optimize profitability, liquidity, and investment returns.
• Lead consolidated financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for all subsidiaries.
• Manage risk and compliance across multiple industries (tech, agriculture, fintech, hospitality).
• Drive digital transformation of financial systems and processes.
• Collaborate with Finance Leads to standardize policies and improve performance.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning for all subsidiaries.  
• Advise the business and finance leaders on M&A, fundraising, and capital structure decisions.  
• Oversee consolidated financial statements (IFRS/GAAP compliant) for Cavista Holdings and subsidiaries.  
• Ensure adherence to tax, regulatory, and statutory requirements across Nigeria and other operating regions.  
• Manage external audits, liaising with auditors and regulatory bodies (SEC, FIRS, PenCom, etc.).  
• Optimize cash flow, working capital, and treasury operations across the group.  
• Implement hedging strategies to mitigate currency, interest rates, and commodity risks.  
• Oversee insurance programs (including Group Life, per Nigerian labor laws).  
• Ensure fintech regulatory compliance (CBN, NDIC) and fraud prevention.  
• Lead a centralized finance team supporting all subsidiaries.  
• Mentor finance leads subsidiaries to align with group standards.  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.  
• Mandatory: ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent certification.  
• Preferred: MBA or master’s in finance.  

Experience:

15+ years in finance leadership, with 5+ years in a multi-entity group (holding company, conglomerate, or multinational).   

Expertise in:  

•  Consolidated financial reporting (IFRS/GAAP).  
•  Subsidiary financial control (tech, agriculture, fintech, or hospitality sectors).  
•  Nigeria’s regulatory landscape (SEC, CBN, FIRS, NSITF).  
•  Track record in fundraising, investor relations, or M&A.

Why Join Cavista Holdings?

• Opportunity to shape the voice of a forward-thinking global organization.  
• Collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented culture.  
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development.  

Cavista Holdings is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees