Commercial Manager

Job Title: Manager– Finance, Collections & Commercial Location: Abuja Department: Finance & Commercial – Infrastructure & Power The Manager – Finance, Collections & Commercial will serve as the key financial and commercial lead for the company’s Infrastructure and Power Generation portfolio (hydro and solar plants long-term PPAs). The role goes beyond finance operations to include collections leadership, legal-commercial negotiation, and banking relationship management. This individual will be central to ensuring liquidity, enforcing receivables, and safeguarding commercial interests of the division. Key Responsibilities Financial Management Supervise day-to-day accounting, billing, and financial reporting across infrastructure and power divisions. Prepare and finalize monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements in line with FRS and Nigerian statutory requirements. Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial controls for asset management and power operations. Coordinate with banks for facilities, credit lines, reconciliations, and transaction oversight. Collections & Receivables Act as Chief Collections Lead to ensure timely recovery from offtakers and tenants. Design and enforce collection strategies, dunning processes, and recovery plans. Liaise with legal counsel to manage disputes, overdue accounts, and enforce contractual rights. Maintain accurate receivables dashboard for management with actionable insights. Commercial & Legal Operations Draft, review, and negotiate power purchase agreements (PPAs), tenancy agreements, and service contracts. Provide legal-commercial guidance on offtaker agreements, vendor contracts, and infrastructure leases. Ensure commercial compliance with governance, risk management, and regulatory frameworks. Support business development with financial and legal due diligence for new projects. Leadership & Coordination Lead a team of local Nigerian finance/collections staff; drive accountability and performance. Act as the single point of coordination with banks, auditors, regulators, and offtakers. Report regularly to senior management on financial health, collections status, and risk exposure. Qualifications & Experience -Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce. Professional qualifications (CA, CPA, CFA, or MBA) preferred. -8–12 years’ experience in finance and commercial management, ideally in power, energy, or infrastructure sectors. -Demonstrated success in collections, receivables management, and legal contract negotiation. Strong knowledge of IFRS, Nigerian tax/regulatory compliance, and financial systems (SAP/Oracle/ERP).-Experience managing banking relationships and structured financing preferred.