Senior Manager - Finance Controller

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager – Finance Controller to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) with 5 to 7 years of post-qualification experience in financial management and control.Financial Analysis & Reporting- Analyze and interpret actual vs. budget / forecast data to identify key performance drivers and ensure data integrity.- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports to support strategic decision-making.- Develop and maintain consolidated financial dashboards, delivering performance insights to executive leadership.- Spearhead financial strategic planning, aligning financial goals with long-term business objectives.- Oversee greenfield project financial modelling and execution to ensure viability and efficiency.- Direct company-wide cash flow planning and budgeting to optimize liquidity and financial stability.- Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in compliance with applicable regulatory and accounting standards.- Implement risk management frameworks to mitigate financial, compliance, and operational risks.Budgeting & Forecasting- Lead the end-to-end budgeting and forecasting process across multiple business units.- Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy, process transparency, and system automation.Business Partnering- Act as a strategic finance business partner to cross-functional teams.- Provide financial insights and actionable recommendations to drive commercial performance.- Deliver comprehensive investment appraisals and economic evaluations to support strategic initiatives.- Manage large-scale capital investments, conducting detailed ROI and financial feasibility analyses.Process Improvement & Systems Optimization- Champion continuous improvement and standardization of finance processes.- Leverage ERP tools including SAP B1 and advanced Excel functions for automation and data accuracy.- Identify and implement digital tools to improve reporting speed and qualityStatutory Compliances- Ensure ongoing compliance with local and international financial, tax regulations.- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of finance standards, supporting three business units.Leadership & Team Management- Collaborate with global finance teams and cross-functional leaders to align financial operations with corporate strategy.- Mentor and coach junior finance staff, fostering a high-performance, collaborative team culture.Qualifications & Experience- Chartered Accountant or Cost and Management Accountant with minimum 5 to7 years post qualification experience in Manufacturing Industry.- Extensive experience in financial management, planning, and reporting.- Proven track record in multi-unit financial operations and statutory financial compliance.- Proficient in SAP Business One ( SAP B1) , Advanced Excel and Power BI- Strong commercial acumen and data-driven decision-making capabilities.- Excellent English communication and stakeholder engagement skills.- Experience working in global and matrixed organizational structures is an advantage.Core Competencies- Financial Analysis & Modelling- Budgeting & Long-Term Planning- Cost Management & Benchmarking- Commercial & Economic Evaluation- Data Visualization & Financial Reporting- Business Process Improvement- Leadership & Change Management