Finance and Accounting Manager

Do you want to drive the company/category/market top line and bottom-line growth with strong business insight and stewardship? We grow our Finance talent with diverse experiences through different assignments across categories and countries to develop skill sets of a holistic Finance Manager!

You will be accountable for management reporting and financial analysis for a regional portfolio. You will provide explanation of variances and key performance drivers, coordinate the consolidation of results across APAC for reporting purposes and monthly and quarterly business review presentations. You will participate in forecasting processes, and support in planning and implementing new business initiatives. You will craft and provide insightful analysis to support business unit leaders in identifying commercial and financial improvement opportunities.

Your Team

This role works closely with the Finance / HR leader on budgeting and financial planning.

Responsibilities of the role

• Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses, studying proposed changes in methods and materials.
• Improves financial status by analyzing results; supervising variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management.
• Conduct financial analysis to influence business decisions & strategies to drive long-term value creation
• Championing productivity via cost analysis process by recommending actions to address optimization opportunities
• Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data to ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting
• Increases efficiency by developing or implementing automated solutions & processes
• Experience in consumer goods industry and/or eCommerce/digital would be beneficial

How success looks like

• Seen as the trusted advisor to evaluate business issues, anticipant questions and demonstrate excellent analytical skills to optimize investment or handle risk
• Ability to integrate the organization strategy and brand priorities to recommend solutions to identify and deliver business growth opportunities

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance - CPA/MBA preferred
• 0-2 years of proven track record in managing high volume P&L budget across a matrix organisation with high level of agility; entry level candidates with a university degree in the relevant field can be considered
• Detailed understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge of Statutory accounting principles
• Ability to multi-task and work in an exciting fast paced environment
• Maturity, integrity, and high level of discretion are required
• Independent worker and analytical problem solver with an ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve sophisticated problems
• Strong presence with the ability to interact with Senior Leadership
• Financial modeling expertise a plus
• Experience in consumer goods industry and/or eCommerce/digital would be beneficial