Job Description

Job summary:

The Manager/Senior Manager - Finance & Operations plays a pivotal role in driving financial and operational excellence across the APAC region. This position involves collaborating with headquarters and country finance teams to provide expert financial and tax advice, ensure compliance with corporate strategies, and maximize value creation.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Drive long-term financial planning aligned with business strategy. Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes. Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives and investments. Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Perform variance analysis and report key performance indicators (KPIs). Present financial insights to senior leadership and recommend improvements. Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals. Collaborate with department heads to ensure financial alignment across teams. Build a high-performance culture focused on accuracy, efficiency and strategic impact Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies. Liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and financial institutions. Identify financial and operational risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor and analyze cash flow positions and ensure timely forecasts. Develop strategies to maximize cash returns and manage financial risks. Collaborate with business development and legal teams for compliance and opportunity pipelines. Lead group consolidation and prepare consolidated financial statements. Support ERP implementation and participate in M&A activities, including due diligence. Oversee daily Finance & Accounting operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company standards and compliance regulations. Provide tax advisory, manage transfer pricing compliance, and optimize tax positions. Evaluate tax implications for M&A activities and secure available tax incentives. Support ad hoc requests from company and headquarters and ensure alignment with corporate goals.

Required Qualification & Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification. CPA, ACCA, or CFA certification preferred. Over 10 years of experience in corporate finance, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role. Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial management. Experience in multinational corporations or fast-paced industries preferred. Strong command of financial systems (e.g. SAP, Hyperion similar). Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling. Familiar with IFRS, GAAP, and local tax laws. Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. * Willing to travel as this is a Regional Role.