Country Finance Manager (FP&A+Controllership)
Our client is a leading Global MNC in the service industry with their regional HQ in Singapore.
This role will manage the finance, accounting and other areas as highlighted below and report into the regional finance director based in Singapore.
You should have strong controllership, fp&a business partnering and people management experience.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:
- Manage departmental operating budgets and costs according to annual allocation to ensure efficient usage of resources.
- Oversee the financial management, accounting and reporting in the country, including implementation of finance frameworks, policies and processes in accordance with local/international accounting standards.
- Strategically plan and monitor the annual financial budget, capital expenditures, liquidity, funding, etc. to ensure optimal working capital and minimization of financial risks.
- Monitor financial performance against strategic goals by providing financial forecasts, reviews and analyses.
- Address forecast deviations and potential financial challenges (e.g. cash flows, debt levels, etc.)
- Oversee the implementation of risk management, compliance, limits of authority and internal control practices to ensure safeguarding of cash and physical assets and minimizing financial liabilities.
- Ensure corporate directives on limits of authority, budgeted costs and cost control initiatives are implemented and adhered to.
- Formulate investment strategies, hedging policies and cash management practices (including optimal transaction banking infrastructure) to maximize yields, cost savings and efficiencies.
- Drive continuous improvements in accounting, reporting and internal control processes/systems to improve value given to stakeholders.
- Partner with and support the Country Senior Leadership Team on all matters related to finance, corporate initiatives/projects and cross-Business Unit activities.
- Present the consolidated financial reports and analyses to key stakeholders for decision making, with recommendations on accounting treatment.
- Manage annual target setting process within local business.
Leadership:
- Drive and lead diversity and an inclusive culture, where people feel safe and empowered.
- Create and encourage a delivery-focused organization.
- Develop team members by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships.
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and KSA:
- Degree or professional qualification in Accounting/Finance or a related discipline
- CPA preferred.
- At least 10 years relevant experience, with minimum 3 years management experience
- Relevant exposure to local and global retail environment and a proven track record of managing people, operations, and clients.
