SVP, ERP Business Solutions
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Who We Are
Moniepoint is a comprehensive financial ecosystem designed to empower businesses and their customers with seamless payment solutions, banking services, credit options, and management tools. In 2023, we processed $182 billion, solidifying our position as Nigeria’s largest merchant acquirer.
About the Role
The Senior Vice President (SVP) / Business Leader role is a pivotal leadership position that combines technical expertise and strategic acumen to drive business growth. This role involves full ownership of profit and loss (P&L) and responsibility for shaping commercial strategy, overseeing sales, distribution, and go-to-market execution, while ensuring the development of innovative products that align with customer needs and market opportunities.
Key Competencies
- Product Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of product prioritization and the entire development lifecycle.
- Systems Thinking: Proficiency in designing service architecture.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to break down complex challenges into actionable solutions using first-principle reasoning.
- Cultural Alignment: Adherence to our core principles of Technical Depth, Curiosity, Grit, and Passion.
- Go-to-Market Strategy: Proven experience in managing P&L and executing go-to-market strategies.
Job Overview
As the SVP of ERP Business Solutions, you will lead the Moniebook suite of business management tools and oversee its commercial success. Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing strategies to deliver world-class tools for small and medium-sized businesses, seamlessly integrated into Moniepoint’s broader ecosystem.
You will guide the Moniebook team to understand customer needs across different segments and develop solutions such as bookkeeping, accounting, tax filing, payroll, and inventory management. Additionally, you will collaborate with marketing and sales teams to drive product adoption, activation, and retention.
This role is based in Lagos and may require international travel as Moniebook expands globally. Your efforts will empower underserved customers with modern financial tools, fostering economic growth and financial inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Product Vision: Develop a clear strategy to address the needs of small and medium businesses with innovative management software.
- Product Strategy: Define and execute a roadmap for Moniebook, aligning it with market demands and business goals.
- Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire product development process, from ideation to launch, adoption, and continuous improvement.
- P&L Management: Manage budgets, financial performance, and ROI for all activities related to Moniebook.
- Business Outcomes: Ensure product features and metrics contribute to Moniepoint’s strategic objectives.
- Go-to-Market Strategy: Create and implement a commercial plan to achieve ambitious revenue goals while supporting other company metrics.
- Team Leadership: Build and lead a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and efficiency.
- Partnership Development: Establish strategic relationships with partners, financial institutions, and stakeholders to drive business opportunities.
Requirements
- Technical Background: Proven experience in engineering, product management, or leading a product team, with a track record of building B2B software.
- P&L Expertise: Demonstrated ability to manage P&L and drive financial results.
- Go-to-Market Success: Experience in scaling B2B businesses through strategic go-to-market plans.
- Fintech Experience: Strong understanding of B2B payments and the fintech ecosystem, with experience in scaling businesses to significant revenue milestones.
- Strategic Partnerships: Ability to build and maintain key partnerships within Africa’s financial ecosystem.
- Leadership Skills: Proven success in leading and growing cross-functional teams to achieve outstanding results.
- Location Flexibility: Willingness to work in or relocate to Lagos.
What We Offer
- People-Centric Culture: We prioritize the well-being of our team members and foster an environment where every voice matters.
- Continuous Learning: We provide opportunities for growth through training, knowledge sharing, and internal technical sessions.
- Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary, pension, health insurance, annual bonuses, and other benefits.
Hiring Process
- Initial phone screening with a recruiter.
- Interview with the COO.
- Discussion with the Chief Product Officer.
- Conversation with a current Business Leader.
- Final interview with the Group CEO & Founder.
Moniepoint is committed to diversity and inclusivity, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees and candidates.
Ready to join us? Apply now.
