Group Senior Finance Manager (Commercial)

As a key business partner, you will play a critical part in translating financial insights into commercial impact, improving profitability and supporting key business priorities. 

Reporting to the Group Finance Controller, you will play a crucial role in the Finance function of the Group, ensuring that the financial performance of the operational business units aligns with the overall strategic goals of the Group. You will work closely with all other functions including Operations, to provide strong support to deliver operating and profitability goals. 

You will work with various stakeholders to continuously improve processes and systems (ERP, BI, CRM, HRIS, etc), in risk management and to undertake any adhoc projects as required by the Group Finance Controller. 

This role requires highly organized, strong analytical and communication skills as well as the ability to adapt to regional market dynamics and regulatory requirements. 

Responsibilities

• Review and consolidate submissions from OBUs, ensuring alignment with Group guidelines and strategic objectives 

• Lead the Group in management reporting and prepare monthly Group management reports with analysis 

• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis of operational performance across the Group’s manufacturing plants, including identifying key drivers of financial performance 

• Provide insightful dashboards and recommendations to improve profitability 

• Lead the annual company budgeting and forecasting processes 

• Lead the preparation of the budget pack and develop comprehensive presentation materials for senior management, including financial analysis, key assumptions, risks, and strategic recommendations 

• Review and ensure submissions of budget and forecast by various OBUs are timely and accurate 

• Maintain financial models to support planning and strategic decision-making 

• Evaluate financial justification for manufacturing-related capital projects and equipment activities including assessing the return on investment (ROI) and payback period 

• Actively participate in major project reviews, providing oversight on major proposals from pricing, cash flow and risk perspectives, and implementing a ROI mentality in the business 

• Drive systems enhancements, process improvements and reporting improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy 

• Ensure data integrity across the Group 

• Work with other functions on Digital Transformation projects 

• Participate or lead other adhoc projects  
  

  Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in accounting, manufacturing cost accounting, financial planning and analysis, finance business partnering, in a leadership capacity in progressive MNCs/regional group 

• Experience in manufacturing industry is preferred 

• Solid financial acumen with a sound understanding of accounting principles and practices 

• Experience in group consolidation and elimination 

• Working experience with and influencing non-financial stakeholders 

• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and data visualization software 

• Expertise in IBM Planning Analytics is advantageous  

• Able to lead and work across multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner, to implement applications and/or improve processes  

• Strong command of English language, and to read and converse in Chinese to support business environment and stakeholders 

• Strong sense of ownership with a practical, hands-on approach 

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills 
  

  Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in Accountancy 
  

  Competencies

  Technical 

• Accounting (IFRS) 

• Internal Controls 

• Manufacturing Costing 

• FP&A (Management Reporting, Analysis, Budgeting) 

• Governance & Risk Management 

• Taxation 

• Corporate Finance 

Non-Technical 

• Organised, good eye for details and error-free work 

• Positive attitude, fast learning, adaptable and strong initiative 

• Performance and results driven 

• Analytical and solution focused 

• Customer and stakeholder oriented 

• Agile and innovative 

• Resourcefulness and cost conscious 

• Developing self and others 

• Governance and ethics