Role Purpose The Finance Manager will lead financial planning, analysis, and controllership activities to support strategic decision-making and ensure accurate financial reporting. This role is responsible for driving budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. The position requires solid analytical skills, business partnering capabilities, and a deep understanding of financial governance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Develop and manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
- Perform detailed variance analysis and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports with commentary.
- Support strategic planning initiatives through scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis.
Controllership & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and internal control frameworks.
- Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals and reconciliations.
- Partner with auditors to support internal and external audit requirements.
- Maintain compliance with corporate governance and SOX requirements.
Business Partnering
- Collaborate with business units to provide financial insights and drive performance.
- Present financial results and forecasts to executive stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation in reporting and analysis.
Skills & Competencies
- Proven track record of delivering accurate financial insights and ensuring compliance.
- Financial statement preparations
- Review of TB
- Consolidation at Group Level
- Intercompany netting
- ICOY imbalances
- ICOY Disputes
- Advanced financial modeling and data analytics capabilities.
- Strong knowledge of FP&A; processes, accounting principles, and internal controls.
- Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems (Oracle R12 & Fusion) and financial reporting tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Qualifications
- CPA, CA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- 8–18 years of experience in FP&A; and controllership roles within corporate finance.