Group Finance Manager, FP&A

As a key member of Group Finance, you will be responsible to manage certain finance activities, including financial planning and analysis, accounting and costing.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and Group Senior Finance Manager, you will play an important role in the Finance function of the Group, ensuring that the financial performance of the operation business units aligns with the overall strategic goals of the Group. You will work closely with all other functional teams, including Operations, to provide strong support to deliver operating and profitability goals.

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

Responsibilities

Financial Planning

. Develop the Group's financial planning, aligning with corporate objectives

. Collaborate with finance teams from various plants to gather and analyse financial data, ensuring accuracy and completeness

. Maintain financial models and forecasts to support budgeting, planning, and strategic decision-making

. Analyse historical financial data and industry trends to make informed projections

Budgeting and Forecasting

. Oversee the annual budgeting process for multiple manufacturing plants within the Group, ensuring alignment with corporate goals

. Continuously monitor and update forecasts to reflect changes in business conditions and performance

Financial Analysis and Reporting

. Conduct comprehensive financial analysis of manufacturing costs, production efficiency and operational performance across the Group's manufacturing plants, including variance analysis and trend analysis, to identify key drivers of financial performance

. Analyse product profitability, pricing strategies and cost structures to optimise revenue and minimise cost

. Provide insights and recommendations to improve financial results and cost-efficiency

. Prepare detailed financial reports, variance analyses and forecasts for senior management and stakeholders

Performance Measurement

. Monitor and track key performance indicators (KPIs), evaluating operational efficiency, yield rates, inventory turnover and production cycle times etc, identifying areas for improvement and efficiency gains within manufacturing processes

. Work with the Business Intelligence team to develop performance measurement tools and dashboards for real-time tracking and reporting of performance of manufacturing plants

Capital Expenditure Analysis

. Evaluate financial justification for manufacturing-related capital projects and equipment investments

. Assess the return on investment (ROI) and payback period for capital expenditure proposals

Strategic Planning and Investment Evaluation

. Contribute financial insights to the development of the Group's strategic plans by providing financial insights and analysis

. Evaluate investment opportunities, including new technologies, automation and process improvements, conducting detailed financial feasibility studies

Cost Management and Optimisation

. Analyse manufacturing and operational costs, identifying cost savings opportunities and optimising processes

. Implement cost control measures across manufacturing plants, ensuring alignment with industry best practices

Compliance and Risk Management

. Ensure that financial activities comply with relevant accounting standards, regulations and tax requirements

. Assist with internal and external audits as necessary

Experience

. Minimum 10 years of experience in audit, accounting, regional/group FP&A roles in progressive MNCs/large regional groups in manufacturing

. Strong cost accounting knowledge

. Strong analytical skills, including expertise in financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis

. Strong command of the English language, able to read and converse in Mandarin with our China colleagues and the general ability to communicate clearly is essential

. High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentations

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

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field

Competencies

Technical

. Accounting (IFRS)

. Manufacturing Costing

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

. Governance & Risk Management

. 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

Leadership (if applicable)

Has the potential to move up one level