Job Purpose
This role will plan and lead the financial management of the assigned business vertical for Asia covering India, Bangladesh and Singapore business regions. The incumbent in this role will lead a team of Finance professionals and provide leadership for financial planning & budgeting, management reporting & analysis, funding, cost & profitability management and overseeing internal controls of the business division having multi-geographical commercial and agricultural commodity processing facilities presence in the Asia region. This role will be the finance business partner for regional business teams in Asia to provide insights and financial guidance on strategic initiatives, and participate in regional projects, such as system implementations, process improvements, and other initiatives in the vertical & the organization.
Job Summary
Financial planning & Budgeting
- Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for the business vertical / region
- Analyse budget variances, working closely with regional teams to understand deviations and implement corrective actions
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business forecast and profitable growth
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with local and international accounting standardsProvide timely financial analysis and insights to support commercial and operational decision-makingManage regional consolidation and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with vertical guidelinesTreasury Management
Oversee cash flow management, ensure adequate liquidity for business operations and plan to optimize working capital, including receivables, payables, and inventoryCollaborate with Group and Vertical business teams to manage banking relationships and financing arrangements, negotiating terms to optimize costs and reduce risk, and managing currency risksEnsure compliance with Treasury policies, and develop regional cash management best practicesFinancial Operations & Control
Ensure robust financial controls are in place across assigned business regions in line with corporate standards and regulatory requirementsOversee periodic audits to assess financial health, compliance, and efficiency of internal controlsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate financial and operational risksFunction & Team Leadership
Manage, engage and mentor finance team members to promote a high-performance culture in the regionCollaborate with Human Resources to develop lean structure, plan upskilling opportunities and build succession depth in the regional / vertical / group finance teamJob Requirement
Chartered Accountant with minimum of 18 years of experience in a similar Finance leadership role for an international / APAC region in a manufacturing setupStrong experience of finance business partnering in a business model having procurement, storage, processing / production and distribution aspects; exposure to working in Agriculture Commodity Trading & Processing related business sector is preferred but not mandatoryMust have demonstrated track record in Treasury management for India and International commerce in Asia; exposure to taxation and audits is advantageous but not mandatoryExperience of working with ERPs like SAP / Hyperion with ability to analyse and interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights through offline tools like MS ExcelLeadership skills to engage and develop a lean and high-performance Team; experience of managing large sized teams of 20+ membersExcellent analytical, communication and management presentation skills for providing actionable insights and enabling business decisions in a dynamic global business environment