Lead, Strategic Finance, Operations & FP&A at Herbal Goodness

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Financial Planning, FP&A, Financial Modeling, ERP Optimization, Data Analytics, Budgeting, Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Capital Allocation, Management Reporting, KPI Dashboards, Variance Analysis, US GAAP, IFRS, Internal Controls, Business Partnering

Industry

Wellness and Fitness Services

Description

Job Title: Lead, Strategic Finance, Operations & FP&A Location: Remote Job Type: Full-Time Department: Finance Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) About Herbal Goodness: Herbal Goodness is a premium, natural health and wellness brand. We specialize in organic, non-GMO superfood supplements, including Moringa, Soursop, Mullein, and more. Our mission is to empower people to live healthier lives while making a global impact—we proudly donate 10% of our profits to support female education in Africa. As we continue to experience growth across our Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) channels and expand our footprint in major retail locations, we are scaling our operations and building the infrastructure for our next major growth phase. Role Summary: We are seeking a senior-level finance lead to drive strategic financial planning, performance management, operations strategy, systems optimization, and cross-functional decision support across operations, manufacturing, marketing, and sales to support our multi-entity organization. Please note: This is not a transactional accounting role. We are looking for a highly strategic finance executive who can partner directly with the CFO and executive leadership team to drive growth, operational efficiency, and strict execution discipline. The ideal candidate has deep experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), complex financial modeling, ERP system optimization, and data analytics, and specifically thrives in scaling environments. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Financial Planning : Lead the annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term strategic financial planning processes. Develop dynamic, multi-scenario financial models to evaluate new growth initiatives, product launches, manufacturing operations, and channel analysis and expansion. Build and manage robust cash flow forecasting frameworks. Support the COFO in capital allocation discipline. Financial Analysis & Executive Reporting: Deliver comprehensive, management-ready financial reporting packages to the executive team and board. Build, maintain, and automate KPI dashboards and performance tracking models. Provide highly actionable insights on gross margins, pricing strategies, and key revenue growth drivers. Conduct regular variance analysis, sensitivity modeling, and profitability analysis by sales channel (e-commerce, retail, Amazon, etc.). Systems, Data & ERP Optimization: Oversee the implementation, integration, and optimization of our core ERP and inventory systems (ERPNext, Cin7, QuickBooks Online). Champion the automation of financial reporting and data flows. Integrate CRM (Pipedrive), sales data, and finance analytics to create a single source of truth. Risk, Compliance & Controls: Ensure strict compliance with US GAAP / IFRS standards. Strengthen internal control frameworks and reporting integrity. Manage corporate risk exposure, working capital efficiency, cash management, and overall audit readiness. Cross-Functional Business Partnering: Act as a strategic partner to the Sales, Operations, and Marketing departments. Help department heads understand their financial metrics and manage their budgets effectively. Drive continuous improvement in working capital efficiency across the supply chain. Required Experience & Qualifications: Experience: 7–10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with a strong FP&A background in multi-entity or multinational environments. Scaling Expertise: Proven track record of helping scale companies to their next major growth stage. Financial Modeling: Advanced financial modeling expertise (Expert-level Excel required; Anaplan/Adaptive is a plus). Education: MBA preferred; CPA, ACCA, ICAN, or equivalent strongly preferred. The Ideal Profile: Commercially Minded: You are highly analytical but always tie the numbers back to commercial strategy and business realities. Executive Presence: You are highly comfortable and confident presenting financial narratives to executive leadership and stakeholders. Builder & Optimizer: You are systems-oriented and process-driven, capable of both high-level strategy and hands-on execution. Leader: You are comfortable leading teams, mentoring financial analysts, and elevating the organization's financial literacy. Tools & Tech Stack (Experience Preferred): Financial/ERP: ERPNext, QuickBooks Online, Cin7, and various Financial Planning platforms. Data/Analytics: Power BI / Tableau. CRM/Sales: Pipedrive. Bonus Skills: SQL, Python. Why Join Herbal Goodness? High-Growth Environment: Step into a pivotal role during an exciting phase of aggressive retail and digital expansion. Strategic Influence: Enjoy direct access to executive leadership and a strong voice in the company’s strategic direction. Build the Future: The opportunity to build and shape the finance infrastructure that will support our scale. Mission-Driven Culture: Work for a company where your success directly translates to supporting female education and global wellness. Benefits: [Insert your standard benefits here: e.g., Health Insurance, PTO, Employee Discount on products, Flexible/Remote working options, etc.] To Apply: Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter highlighting your experience scaling a company's financial operations and your experience with our specific tech stack. Location Abuja, FCT (Remote) Department Finance & Admin Employment Type Full-Time Minimum Experience Manager/Supervisor Compensation TBD

Responsibilities

This senior finance lead will drive strategic financial planning, performance management, operations strategy, and systems optimization across operations, manufacturing, marketing, and sales for a multi-entity organization. Key duties include leading budgeting, developing complex financial models, delivering executive reporting, and overseeing ERP system optimization.